Get your cosplay on at Portland’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

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

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.

Home to the world's oldest wooden building.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

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

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

The "largest bathroom stall in the world" offers a unique pit-stop experience.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.