A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.

Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.

A 14th-century European chapel sticks out of the facade of a Japanese hotel.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

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.”

A movie theater, film museum, and cat sanctuary all in one.

Possibly the world's largest coin stands just outside of a Canadian science center.

Canada's largest dinosaur skeleton was hidden away in storage for more than 40 years.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

Legend says that this short Canadian tunnel still holds the dying screams of a girl who burned alive.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

The Port of Yokohama’s customs headquarters building resembles a Moorish kasbah, complete with a minaret.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

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

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

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.