Memorializing the bravery of one young woman facing the monster of her age.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

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

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

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

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.