The skeletons, demons, and corpses serve as a warning of the terrors of Buddhist Hell.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

Throughout this South Korean village, homes and businesses are covered in fantastic handpainted murals.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

A thriving surf community exists in relative remoteness along the former boundary between North and South Korea.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

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

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.