A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

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

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

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

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

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

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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.