Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Daibutsu
Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.
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Tokyo, Japan
Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.
Tokyo, Japan
Daikon radishes are offered to the Japanese Buddhist counterpart of the Hindu god Ganesha at this historic hilltop temple.
Portland, Oregon
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Montreal, Québec
Immortalized in bronze, this frazzled student will be glued to his screen for centuries.
Montreal, Québec
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Montreal, Québec
Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.
Montreal, Québec
The Jewish diaspora shares a menu at this museum café.
Montreal, Québec
Small ship votives hang from the vaulted ceiling of this port-side church with a Latin inscription on the wall.
Montreal, Québec
A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.
Montreal, Québec
Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.
Hartford, Vermont
Inside this community-run museum, visitors are treated to the history of toys and games.
Boston, Massachusetts
The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the indelible moments of the American Revolution took place at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
Boston, Massachusetts
This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.
Boston, Massachusetts
This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.
Boston, Massachusetts
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
Boston, Massachusetts
This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."
Boston, Massachusetts
An easy-to-miss garden in Boston's North End honors the mother of JFK and others who lost children in WWII.