Suffolk, England
Principality of Sealand
A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Suffolk, England
A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.
Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
An abandoned saucer-shaped monument in the Bulgarian mountains.
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.
Sagada, Philippines
Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.
Medellín, Colombia
A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.
Tokorozawa, Japan
An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.
Tokyo, Japan
Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.
Osaka, Japan
Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.
Tokyo, Japan
Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.
Nikko, Japan
This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.
Kyoto, Japan
The first location of the eventual video game giant.
Tokyo, Japan
This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.
Tokyo, Japan
This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.
Tokyo, Japan
It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar.
Takasaki, Japan
Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.
Tokyo, Japan
For hundreds of years, participants in this Japanese festival have been making babies cry to ward off demons.
Tokyo, Japan
This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.
Sasebo, Japan
Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.
Osaka, Japan
The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.
Kasukabe, Japan
The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.
Tokyo, Japan
A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.
Kawasaki, Japan
A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.