Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

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

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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