This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

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

A Japanese shrine to dolls.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

The world's shortest escalator doesn't seem to have any reason to exist other than to hold a world record.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

This giant bronze Buddha, the third largest in Japan, is the last in an ill-fated series of statues.

A sculpture that resurrected the only tree standing following the devastating 2011 tsunami.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.