Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

A narrow, dead-end alley hides with a small fox shrine and the untold history of Yokohama's historic red-light district.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

Two ogres stand guard at the Oga Visitor Center.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

Emerging from the sidewalk, this sculpture of a whale commemorates the importance of baleen in traditional Japanese puppetry.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

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

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

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

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.