Places Beezus Wants to Go

A lonely chimpanzee lures you into a narrow alley leading to this hidden shrine.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

Emerging from the sidewalk, this sculpture of a whale commemorates the importance of baleen in traditional Japanese puppetry.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

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.”

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