A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

An all-female order shares an ancient culinary art with visitors at their mountaintop monastery.

One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

About as hidden as can be, this specialty coffee shop is wedged between multi-story buildings at the end of a dark, skinny alleyway in Seoul.

A bright and wacky exhibit answers every question you may have had about human excrement, flatulence, and more.

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park.

South Korea's love of the silly photograph is on full display at this goofy collection of trompe l'oeil paintings.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

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

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

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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

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

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

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

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

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 Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.