A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

120 mortarless pagodas built by one Korean hermit.

Over 80,000 carved wood blocks make up one of the world's oldest intact Buddhist canons.

A Korean village where times stands still.

One man and his wife have turned a barren Korean island into a fantastical botanical wonderland.

A theme park made of glass, from the gleaming books on the shelves to the crystal fish in the mirror lake.

A 32-acre fun park dedicated to all things cheese.

Barbies stare from the walls, sit on the tables, and even pop out of cakes at this quirky cafe.

An old-fashioned school with interesting grounds and deep history, including the original Mito Castle gate.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

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

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

A rare example of an ancient Japanese hill castle believed to be the fortress of a legendary demon.

Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.