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

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

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

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.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

The largest drain hole in the world.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

9,000 square feet of vintage and modern mechanical toys, dioramas & sideshow curiosities.

A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

Art in the form of a winding, man made crack in stone.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

Tenacious mummies survived dental problems, eternal entombment, and more than their fair share of devastating fires.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

A shop full of natural curiosities, carnivorous plants, and costumed taxidermied mice.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.