A failed Russian themed village and amusement park in Niigata prefecture.

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

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

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

Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.

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

A park built around the legend of a clam-loving giant who created a monumental midden.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

"Bug Bug" Land, a natural park for beetle watching, still hasn't fully recovered from Fukushima's nuclear disaster.

"Singing sands" and the world's largest hourglass reside near Japan's Kotogahama beach.

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

A thick blanket of beautiful pampas grass cloaks this unique Japanese landscape.

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

This seven story Japanese love hotel now stands in ruins.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

An eerie maze of industrial factories looks like something out of a dystopian sci-fi.

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

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

A sculpture that resurrected the only tree standing following the devastating 2011 tsunami.

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

This town near Nagasaki is flecked with fruit-flavored bus stops.

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