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

This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

The ruin of a Japanese love hotel almost completely overgrown with brambles.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

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

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

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

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

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

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

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

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

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

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.