A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

Japan's first automaton went missing, only to be revived by the Osaka Science Museum.

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

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

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A Catholicism-themed restaurant where sacrilege is on the menu.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.