Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Only electricity pylon built over two lanes of traffic.

This beautiful defunct water tower adds a European flair to a traditional Japanese neighborhood.

A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

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

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

Founded in 1880, this humble brewery still practices a disappearing technique of sake-making.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

A thick blanket of beautiful pampas grass cloaks this unique Japanese landscape.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.