An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

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.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

An equine tribute in a charming Southern city that calls itself "The Horse Capital of the World."

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The wooden telephone box hidden away in London's Piccadilly was the original prototype of the iconic kiosk.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?