This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This unique formation is characterized by hexagonal basalt rocks stacked in unique formations.

A mysterious spirit totem at the edge of Navajo lands.

A retired subway car stands alone in a field in the middle of Queens.

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

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.