Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

The world's oldest continuously operating record shop has been in Cardiff since 1894.

A section of a historic wooden trestle viaduct is preserved next to the railway line it once carried.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

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

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.

The poet’s tombstone keeps getting vandalized by her fans.

A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.