This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

This indiscriminate collection of audio antiques is trying to preserve the history of the audio industry one vintage appliance at a time.

One of Canada's oldest museums, the beautiful Redpath has been serving up Natural History and Ethnography since 1882.

After he picked up a brush at the age of 47 this simple barber turned his entire home into a canvas.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show.

Painstakingly built dioramas sit unnoticed in a Boston office building.

This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.

This tiny, painted door at the base of a tree stump has been a fixture of the Harvard University campus for decades.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

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

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

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