There is only one place in the world where the corners of four nations come together.

These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.

The stunningly blue waters of these beautiful caves also have a violent past.

The largest prehistoric ruins south of the Sahara, once a powerful center of international trade.

Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

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

This museum is dedicated to the cultural history of tobacco and salt, once monopolized in Japan.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

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

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

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

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

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

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

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

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.”

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!

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

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