Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

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

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

The last remaining predreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.