Shimonoseki, Japan
Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
One of the world’s few undersea pedestrian tunnels connects Honshu and Kyushu islands.
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Shimonoseki, Japan
One of the world’s few undersea pedestrian tunnels connects Honshu and Kyushu islands.
Taichung City, Taiwan
A hotel in Taiwan based on the better business practices that can be gleaned from Jewish law.
Yuchi Township, Taiwan
This attraction is part anthropological journey and part amusement park.
Taichung City, Taiwan
A once-shattered school now preserves a visible fault line, showcasing Taiwan's traumatic 1999 earthquake.
Taipei, Taiwan
An otherwise typical Beitou alley is home to statues of Chiang Kai-shek and his son.
Taiwan
A statue of the global pop legend in a residential metro plaza.
Guangwu Village, Taiwan
The last of Tokyo Disneyland’s whimsical mechanical clocks can be found in Taipei
Russia
One of the most popular attractions in the small resort town of Kabardinka.
Sydney, Australia
How a replica of a legendary Florentine fountain became a tireless fundraiser in the Southern Hemisphere.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Don’t miss the local staple of rice vermicelli with charcoal-grilled pork patties and pork belly.
Tokyo, Japan
A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.
Tokyo, Japan
This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.
Tokyo, Japan
Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.
Madrid, Spain
This mural, which made perfect sense before the metro stop changed its name, now feels out of place under the station's new name
Osaka, Japan
The oldest operating company in the entire world, founded in 578 AD
Ballandean, Australia
Originally made for a fruit festival in the area in 1998 this was then erected outside the railway station and is now one of Australia’s iconic “Big Things” right at the side of the highway.
Manila, Philippines
Known as Manila's "last lung," this park used to house a market, garrison, and various government buildings.
Nagoya, Japan
A collection of trees from each of the 47 Japanese prefectures.
Tokyo, Japan
Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.
Tokyo, Japan
Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.
Tokyo, Japan
A lonely chimpanzee lures you into a narrow alley leading to this hidden shrine.
Tokyo, Japan
A tiny street lined with eleven distinct Tanuki statues, each representing a different wish.
Tokyo, Japan
A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.
Tokyo, Japan
This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.