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One of the last great old-school fish markets in Japan's Tohoku Region.

Kokera sushi may be the rarest sushi you have never heard of. 

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

Located in a remote mountain valley in Yamagata Prefecture, these hot springs have attracted bathers for over 450 years.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

At the "fishing boat shrine," an offering is said to help ward off fevers.

Ward off bad luck and fill your bottle with "the most watery water" at this little roadside shrine in Yonezawa.

Plagued with warts? Leave a frog at this small shrine in the city of Tosa, and you may be cured.

Come for the fish sundae, stay for the collection of Studio Ghibli cat buses.

This extremely naked God of Drunkards welcomes visitors to Kochi Station.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

A wooden prison doesn't sound like a good idea, yet this abandoned 1950s detention center still stands today.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

For centuries, this gold mine was the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa Shogunate.

In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Japan's longest-running music festival takes place on an isolated butterfly-shaped island.