An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

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

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

A romantic escape inspired by the legend of a child-eating five-headed dragon.

An eclectic fountain commemorating the 1964 Summer Olympics.

The oft-overlooked site of one of the first marine biological research facilities in the world.

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

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

This frenetic mural recalls an annual festival that once took the city by storm.

The preserved ruins of the Hōjō clan’s palatial estate, hidden in the basement of a tourist information center.

A historic observatory precariously perched at the "Top of Europe."

The second-highest train station in Europe.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

The wreck of a B-29 Superfortress now stands as a memorial left in the moors.

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

This industrial gem was one of the earliest examples of a metal-framed building.

This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

Believed to be inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath