This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

Legend has it that centuries ago, a ghost once frequented this candy shop to feed her still-living baby.

The birthplace of Jane Austen commemorated the 200th anniversary of her death with a bronze statue of the beloved author.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

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

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

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.”

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

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

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

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.

These remnants of Old London Bridge possess unique acoustics that allow for whispered conversations to carry from one side to the other.

A former smuggler's haven houses "The Chapel" and its mysterious carvings.

Every fifth of November, effigies of Guy Fawkes are thrown onto bonfires across Great Britain. But this Guy has managed to survive his fiery fate for almost 300 years.

The lion represents a fascinating part of English history, and the story of a man who obsessed over its creation.

The location Geoffrey Chaucer and tale-telling pilgrims set off for Canterbury in April 1386.

A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.

One of Manchester’s museums has gathered and preserved British political paraphernalia covering over 200 years.

This replica pays tribute to the first powered and sustained flight in the United Kingdom and the eccentric aviator who enabled it.

Two larger-than-life Sean Henry sculptures blend in with the people of Colchester's high street.