One of the bloodiest and most important battles in Japanese history is recreated with kitschy concrete statues.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

One of the largest producers of MSG in the world welcomes visitors to its Kawasaki factory with an albino panda named Aji-Kun.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

The ruin of a Japanese love hotel almost completely overgrown with brambles.

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

This ruined Japanese stripclub sits half burnt to the ground.

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

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