A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

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

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.

This massive section of quay destroyed by an earthquake is preserved to remember the past.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

The site where the famous city gate once stood, now in the middle of a playground.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.