A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.