South Korea's largely symbolic, barely used gateway to the North.

A bizarre collection of gifts to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il from the despots of the world.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

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

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

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

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Earth's tallest volcano is sacred to Native Hawaiians, and home to a dozen world-class observatories.