A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

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

This ruined Japanese stripclub sits half burnt to the ground.

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

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

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

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

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

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

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

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.