This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

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

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

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

This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.