Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

We heard you like volcanoes so we put a volcano in your volcano so you can die for sure...

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

Weighing nearly seven tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

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

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.