Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

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

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

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

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

A failed Russian themed village and amusement park in Niigata prefecture.