For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

This sculpture honors the man who was known as the "Righteous Among the Nations."

A plaque bearing the names of those who dedicated themselves to protecting Budapest's Jewish population during World War II.

The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

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

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.