It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

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

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

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

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

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

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

This little known mountain has claimed four times as many lives as Everest.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

Japanese company creates clone dolls that reside in the "uncanny valley."

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.