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The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

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

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

An abandoned textile mill that is now home to art and concerts.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.