Unchanged for decades, World War II-era bullet holes and nostalgic ghost signs still haunt this desolate train station.

The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.

A bizarre statue of a Buddhist goddess made from 20,000 insects.

A small laundromat covered wall-to-ceiling with portrait drawings.

An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.

The largest privately owned statue of Buddha in Japan, built by a total amateur, with an unconventional look.

A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.

A museum in Hokkaido is housed in a former high school. On its grounds a marker shares the awakening of a man who longs to be reunited with his soulmate in the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere.

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.

At a Japanese train station, a goddess emerges from a dumpling.

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

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Constructed thousands of years ago, these stone circles offer incredible insight into the lives of the people who built them.

This museum is dedicated to the cultural history of tobacco and salt, once monopolized in Japan.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.