Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.

This mom-and-pop Japanese sweets shop has been serving cloud-light mochi for almost a century.

Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.

A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.

An abandoned, decaying sculpture garden built by an eccentric physician in the 1920s now looks more like a forgotten cemetery.