A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

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

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.