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Nara, Japan

Nara Dreamland

The abandoned Japanese amusement park once loomed as a dystopian Disneyland.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Agano, Japan

Niigata Russian Village

A failed Russian themed village and amusement park in Niigata prefecture.
Added by roche
Tokyo, Japan

The Akasaka Love Hotel

The demolished ruins of a poorly located Japanese Love Hotel.
Added by michaeljohngrist
Mito, Japan

The Queen Chateau Soapland

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.
Added by michaeljohngrist
Tsuruoka, Japan

Sokushinbutsu of Dainichibou Temple

The self-mummified monks of Japan.
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Hakone, Japan

Owakudani Black Eggs

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.
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Fujinomiya, Japan

Tenshou-Kyousha Shrine Mermaid Mummy

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Tokyo, Japan

Ohaguro Ditch Wall Ruins

These ordinary blocks of stone are the last surviving remains of Tokyo's infamous red-light district.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tokyo, Japan

War-Damaged Utility Pole Monument

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tokyo, Japan

Senju Shrine Bomb Shelter

One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tokyo, Japan

Kagaya

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!
Oliver Hong Added by Oliver Hong
Tokyo, Japan

Asakura Gallery

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tokyo, Japan

Hachiko

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Tokyo, Japan

Ninja Akasaka

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.
Molly McBride Jacobson Added by Molly McBride Jacobson
Tokyo, Japan

Hachikō's Grave

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
2banne Added by 2banne
Tokyo, Japan

Suga Shrine Staircase

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.
lampbane Added by lampbane
Tokyo, Japan

Alcatraz ER

Japan's corrupt-mental-institution themed restaurant offers diners a chance to eat inside of filthy cells.
Added by aburl80c
Tokyo, Japan

Gorilla Building

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.
Michael LoRe Added by Michael LoRe
Tokyo, Japan

Intermediatheque

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.
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Saitama, Japan

Tsuki Shrine

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Hachimantai, Japan

Matsuo Mine

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Chichibu, Japan

Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Midori-ku, Japan

The Hotel Royal

This seven story Japanese love hotel now stands in ruins.
Added by michaeljohngrist
Hachioji, Japan

Yakuo-in Temple

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.
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