The last SR-71 ever constructed.

An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.

A towering tribute to decisiveness stands on the spot where Brigham Young and his followers decided that this must be the place.

This former wildlife sanctuary is being transformed into an art park.

The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

A lesser-known sister to Paris's world-famous museum, located within a Buddhist sculpture paradise.

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

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

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

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

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

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

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

After a short 5 year run, this former major theme park sits in ruin.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

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