A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

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

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

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

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

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

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

A commemoration of the first Dutchman to reach Japan, whose name still echoes in the heart of Tokyo.

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

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

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.

Luminaries from Albert Einstein to John Lennon once had a cup of coffee at Tokyo's oldest café.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.