A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

These sculptures were created by a 17th-century artist who had never seen an elephant.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

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

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000-year-old wood at this peaceful site.

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

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

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

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.”

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

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.