An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Launchpad for the US military’s dead mouse operation to battle millions of snakes.

Located on Guam's south shore, this small cave is named for an ancient and powerful Chamorro Chief.

The underground hideout of a Japanese soldier for whom World War II ended in 1972.

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

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

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

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

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.