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Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

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

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

Japanese company creates clone dolls that reside in the "uncanny valley."

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.