The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

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

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

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

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

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

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

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

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

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

The oldest academic institution in Japan provides a glimpse of university life during the days of the samurai.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.