One of the largest producers of MSG in the world welcomes visitors to its Kawasaki factory with an albino panda named Aji-Kun.

The Yonaguni Monument, a natural formation or the Japanese Atlantis?

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

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

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.

This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

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

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

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

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

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.