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

This historic hydroelectric power plant in Japan has been preserved and is open to the public.

A thick blanket of beautiful pampas grass cloaks this unique Japanese landscape.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

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

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

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

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

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

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

This town near Nagasaki is flecked with fruit-flavored bus stops.

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.