Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000 year old wood at this peaceful site.

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

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

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

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

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

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

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

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

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

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.”

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

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

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

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

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.