The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

The world's only known button museum.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

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.”

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.

Underneath downtown Lincoln resides a network of caves that was also the city's first brewery.

This museum started by a curious collector is now a place for believers and skeptics alike.

The two-cell building in Nebraska was briefly owned by a teenage boy and then a Hollywood dummy.

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

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

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.