This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

A 1940's shrine dedicated to drowned fishermen on the outskirts of Honolulu.

During the solar phenomenon "Lahaina Noon" this bendy, curvy sculpture forms a perfectly circular shadow on the ground.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

Live chainsaw carvings of tiki statues aim to keep a tradition with ancient roots alive in this small Delaware town.

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

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.”