This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

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

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

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

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.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000 year old wood at this peaceful site.

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

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

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.