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

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

This monument commemorates the soldiers who fought for 16 hours straight to penetrate this concrete fort.

Abandoned castle was once a grand example of Russian privilege, built exclusively to win a frivolous bet between noblemen.