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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

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

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

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

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

A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.