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Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

This public bathroom takes the form of a 19th-century lighthouse that once stood on the spot.

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

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

This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.

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

Home to a legend of the supernatural raccoon dog, a rare wooden structure of Edo, and witnesses of the Tokyo bombings.

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Outside of where Tsukiji Market once stood, these memorials honor the spirits of the fallen fish, shrimp, and eggs used for nigiri.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

This century-old electronics store-turned-cafe serves comforting, retro fare.

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

This cozy café is housed in a repurposed pharmacy originally built in 1927.

Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.