The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

This open air archeological site houses almost as much wildlife as it does classical religious artifacts.