Schwerin, Germany
The Ducal Family Crypt in the Church of St. Nikolai
Seventeen members of the local royal family are interred in this Baroque church in northern Germany.
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Schwerin, Germany
Seventeen members of the local royal family are interred in this Baroque church in northern Germany.
Schwerin, Germany
A city's controversial tribute to its founder depicts townspeople flashing their bare behinds.
Schwerin, Germany
Germany's last remaining Lenin statue has become a lightning rod of debate about the country's divided past.
Gadebusch, Germany
This unusual sculpture depicts how coins were made when minting was done by hand.
Zossen, Germany
Several of these strange cone-shaped bunkers can still be seen around the former Nazi headquarters.
Rangsdorf, Germany
The ruined remains of the airport Claus von Stauffenberg departed in his failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler.
Tokyo, Japan
Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!
Tokyo, Japan
Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.
Tokyo, Japan
Unlikely place for krautrock legends to hang out.
Tokyo, Japan
Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.
Tokyo, Japan
This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.
Tokyo, Japan
A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.
Tokyo, Japan
An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.
Tokyo, Japan
A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.
Tokyo, Japan
This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.
Tokyo, Japan
Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
Tokyo, Japan
These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.
Tokyo, Japan
The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.
Tokyo, Japan
The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.
Tokyo, Japan
This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.
Tokyo, Japan
Sample specialties from Xinjiang at this Shinjuku neighborhood gem.
Tokyo, Japan
The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.
Tokyo, Japan
Only recently added to the shrine, this googly-eyed snail demon of unknown origin is said to have eye-healing powers.