The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

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

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.