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

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

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

Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.

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.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

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

Museum dedicated to the largest battleship ever built.

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

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

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

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

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.