This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

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

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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.”

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.