Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

The oldest academic institution in Japan provides a glimpse of university life during the days of the samurai.

Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.

A bovine sumo match in which both bulls live to fight another day.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

"Excuse me sir, your submarine is blocking my building."

The buildings are among the few Frank Lloyd Wright structures still standing in Japan.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

Home to the world's oldest wooden building.

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

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

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.