A taxidermied stork with an arrow through its neck proved that birds migrate.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.

The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.

A mile-long trail of pottery culture, full of clay pipes and lucky cats, including one that’s 12.5 feet tall.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

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

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.

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

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.

Legend has it that centuries ago, a ghost once frequented this candy shop to feed her still-living baby.

It is believed that this Buddhist temple stands right on the gateway to the underworld.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

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

Made to improve road safety, these policemen-like figurines in Miyakojima island have earned an enthusiastic fanbase.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.