On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

One of the largest producers of MSG in the world welcomes visitors to its Kawasaki factory with an albino panda named Aji-Kun.

This Metabolist, retro-futuristic residential complex resembles a cyberpunk space colony established on Earth.

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

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

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

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

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.