This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

The demolished ruins of a poorly located Japanese Love Hotel.

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

The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.

The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.

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