The Japanese mayo factory famous for its cute mascot.

An abandoned giant glass dome sits in the bay in “the Venice of the East.”

Underground farm located in a former bank vault deep within the bowels of Tokyo's business district.

A tiny cafe that recreates the Japanese elementary school lunch experience.

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.

These medieval stone-cut Buddhist statues may protect visitors from being fired.

Plagued with warts? Leave a frog at this small shrine in the city of Tosa, and you may be cured.

This sports stadium was made from 25,000 cypress trees and ranks among the world's largest wooden domes.

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.

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

Daikon radishes are offered to the Japanese Buddhist counterpart of the Hindu god Ganesha at this historic hilltop temple.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

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

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.