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

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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.

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.”

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

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

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

A preserved dragon's rib that remembers the legend of the founding of the city of Atessa.

A stargazing sculpture made from the ruins of an iconic telescope.

The oft used Australian colloquialism "Beyond the Black Stump" is said to have originated at this location.

The world's tallest shot tower—maybe.

Hopefully inspecting his tin pan for little nuggets of gold.