A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch resistance against Nazi occupation

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

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

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.