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

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

The world's shortest escalator doesn't seem to have any reason to exist other than to hold a world record.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

The buildings are among the few Frank Lloyd Wright structures still standing in Japan.

This simple apartment may have inspired some of the most important theories in the history of science.

Celebrated example of Ottoman architecture that also served as a site for brutal massacres.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world's largest coastal brick fortresses.

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.