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

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

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

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

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

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

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

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

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.”

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

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

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.