Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

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

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

Two thousand feline artifacts fill Malaysia's "Cat City."

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.

A hundred and twenty year old twelve story lighthouse located on a beautiful Indonesian island.

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.