Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

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

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

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

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

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

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

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

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.