Water in Japan

The famed natural wonder that gave its name to a fishcake as well as one of the most popular anime series of all time.

An adorable intake tower with a “witch hat” stands in the Edo River.

A memorial to the Indian victims of the devastating 1923 earthquake, built in glorious Mughal style.

A single block in this stone staircase to the temple is mysteriously always wet.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

An unassuming set of tiles next to a mailbox mark the former location of one of the most famous springs in the city.

Originally built circa 13-14th century, this “snail well” was a resourceful means to draw water in a region where the soil was mostly loam.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

Sharks, stingrays, and turtles swim in the pools at this former elementary school.

Ward off bad luck and fill your bottle with "the most watery water" at this little roadside shrine in Yonezawa.

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

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.