The statue's head is one of the few fragments of the original Urakami Cathedral to survive the atomic bomb.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

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

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

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

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

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

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

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

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

This ruined Japanese stripclub sits half burnt to the ground.

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

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

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.