Near Belgrade, an ancient-looking sarcophagus serves as a World War I monument.

A small memorial to a deadly night in Serbia that shook the world before it was swept under the rug.

Structure built from the skulls of vanquished foes.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

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

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

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

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

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

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

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

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

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.