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.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

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

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

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

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

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

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

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

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

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

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

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

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

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.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

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

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.”

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

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

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