This quiet area of Yunnan Province annually transforms into an unbelievable sea of yellow flowers.

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

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

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

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

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Artwork tucked within the trees greets visitors with surreal sonic experiences.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

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

This crescent-shaped sliver of sand is a magical haven for a herd of feral horses.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.