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This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.

Marvel at the world's largest collection of jellyfish, including more than 10,000 undulating moon jellies.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

Visit a speakeasy-like indie cinema specializing in 16mm and 35mm films.

A tiny kissaten coffeeshop with expertly crafted coffee in an antique setting.

Nine healing baths available only to those who stay in this quaint town, said to have inspired 'Spirited Away.'

A century-old house transformed into a cat temple by an artist.

The home of Mario and his friends

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

An incredible collection of rare, well-preserved fish fossils hidden in a university campus

Museum dedicated to extraterrestrial sightings in a town famous for them

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.

This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

A rare example of an ancient Japanese hill castle believed to be the fortress of a legendary demon.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

A Japanese train station built around a 700-year-old camphor tree.

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.

These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.