A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Japan's longest-running music festival takes place on an isolated butterfly-shaped island.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

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

A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.

This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.

Only electricity pylon built over two lanes of traffic.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This volcanic island in the Pacific just keeps growing and growing.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

The cemetery houses the remains of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, one of Japan's most famous novelists.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

Constructed thousands of years ago, these stone circles offer incredible insight into the lives of the people who built them.

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

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A thick blanket of beautiful pampas grass cloaks this unique Japanese landscape.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.