Places BryanKnight Wants to Go

A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.

One of the best-preserved remains of "Tokyo's lost rivers."

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

A painting marks the site of a historic skyscraper destroyed by the Great Kantō earthquake.

Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.

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

Tatar Russian in origin, the largest mosque in Japan is now an Ottoman-style Turkish culture center.

A commemoration of the first Dutchman to reach Japan, whose name still echoes in the heart of Tokyo.

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

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

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

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

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

These ordinary blocks of stone are the last surviving remains of Tokyo's infamous red-light district.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

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

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

Discover the mummified remains of Ancient Egypt in the middle of metropolitan Tokyo.

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

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

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

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

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