Places Axle Estrella Wants to Go

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

This nondescript row house in downtown Washington, D.C., was the home of a very secretive group for well over a century

Giftshop catering to cryptozoologists and anyone with a sense of humor.

Picture yourself in history with this working collection of vintage photobooths.

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.

More than 250 sakes are available in an izakaya hidden in the basement of a Midtown office building.

Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

New York's oldest magic store.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?

A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

The Japanese mayo factory famous for its cute mascot.

One of the last soy sauce-makers in Hong Kong has been in the artisanal condiment business since 1917.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

The literal midpoint of the city, as all distances are calculated from this point

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

A natural resemblance of the monster of film lore.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

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

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.