The Japanese mayo factory famous for its cute mascot.

Okinawan dining in a twenty foot tall, man-made tree house overlooking Naha Harbor.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

This historic hydroelectric power plant in Japan has been preserved and is open to the public.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

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

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

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

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.