The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A museum in Hokkaido is housed in a former high school. On its grounds a marker shares the awakening of a man who longs to be reunited with his soulmate in the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

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

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

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

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

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

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

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

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.