When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.

A massive, photogenic gate designed after a traditional hand drum used in the regional noh

A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.

This compact temple is filled with garlands of colorful balls that represent restrained monkeys.

Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

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

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

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.”

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

You can walk up Thailand’s naturally non-slip waterfall.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.