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

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

A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

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

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

The site where the poet Matsuo Bashō read one of the first haiku that comprise his famous travelogue.

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

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

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

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

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

These three lighthouses played a fundamental role in the maritime life of Eastham.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.