Home to a legend of the supernatural raccoon dog, a rare wooden structure of Edo, and witnesses of the Tokyo bombings.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

Discover the mummified remains of Ancient Egypt in the middle of metropolitan Tokyo.

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

This infamous execution site inspired the beginning of Japan's modernization in the late 18th-century.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

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

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

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

A hidden gallery exhibits intricate, decades-old Buddhist reliefs.

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.