Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

The last remaining predreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

These seven moai figures are the world's only sanctioned replicas of the Easter Island originals.

Birthplace of the Tendai sect and home to the marathon monks.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

One of the bloodiest and most important battles in Japanese history is recreated with kitschy concrete statues.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.