The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

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

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

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

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.

Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements.

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

From a 1930s bathing beach to a 1970s dumping ground, this stretch of Buenos Aires is now its largest and wildest reserve.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

This necropolis is home to eclectic funerary art and is the final resting place for much of the city's nobility.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.