An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

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

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

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

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

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

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

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

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

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

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

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