Places bkrisb18 Wants to Go

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

Thousands of foxes are said to gather and parade across the neighborhood of Ōji on New Year’s Eve.

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

This monument gives insight into how lost children were found in Edo-period Tokyo.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.

A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

A small laundromat covered wall-to-ceiling with portrait drawings.

A statue meant to celebrate peace has also been interpreted as a mother taking away her son's internet privileges.

Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.

A bizarre philosophy-themed park founded by an occult expert.

Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.

An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.

A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

This public bathroom takes the form of a 19th-century lighthouse that once stood on the spot.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.