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This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000-year-old wood at this peaceful site.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

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

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

A tiny cafe that recreates the Japanese elementary school lunch experience.

Drinkslinger is an unlikely vocation for a Buddhist monk, but at this Tokyo bar the enlightenment is served in a martini glass.

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

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.