Places Edited by agresti

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

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

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

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

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

The strip club's VIP lounge is actually a rare repurposed Futuro House.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.