Dedicated to humankind's achievements in aviation, this Shintō shrine is notable for its Greek-style architecture and collection of aircrafts.

This abandoned railroad got a new life as a scenic promenade cutting through the city of Otaru.

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

Home to 800-year-old zen basin, a 400-year-old pilgrim’s path, and a century-old industrial grotto.

The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.

This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.

This glass-themed tourist park in northern Japan feels like taking a step back in time.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.

A collection of nostalgic items from the Showa era with an exhibit on the local ghost story of the Snow Woman.

This atmospheric pre-war building is home to one of the few manually operated elevators left in Tokyo.

Unchanged for decades, World War II-era bullet holes and nostalgic ghost signs still haunt this desolate train station.

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

Pilots from around the world come to this park to fly gliders.

This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.

This theme park is not in Tokyo, not especially German, and certainly not a village.

A bizarre statue of a Buddhist goddess made from 20,000 insects.

Okinawan dining in a twenty foot tall, man-made tree house overlooking Naha Harbor.

A strip of traditional hand towel serves as an admission ticket at this modern tenugui museum.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.