A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

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

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

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

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

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

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

The last of its kind in the country.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.

The restored estate of a wealthy rancher was once at the heart of an unprecedented legal victory.

The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.

This house turned museum chronicles the life and work of Richard Neutra.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

A bomb shelter and some fireplaces are all that remain of the house Fred Roberts tried so hard to keep standing.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.

Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.