Places Egao Wants to Go

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

A beautiful work of art designed to impress the Allied Forces.

A natural wonder with mythological ties to the local Ainu tradition.

A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.

A museum run by retired highway engineers who helped rebuild after the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.

A town's namesake rock has served as a spiritual matchmaker for hundreds of years.

One of the best-preserved remains of "Tokyo's lost rivers."

Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.

This mythical weapon stuck on the mountaintop is also the site of the first honeymoon in Japan's history.

A painting marks the site of a historic skyscraper destroyed by the Great Kantō earthquake.

A museum of space exploration in the UFO capital of Japan.

Tatar Russian in origin, the largest mosque in Japan is now an Ottoman-style Turkish culture center.

Remnants of an old bank adorn this station's brick wall.

An old-fashioned school with interesting grounds and deep history, including the original Mito Castle gate.

A commemoration of the first Dutchman to reach Japan, whose name still echoes in the heart of Tokyo.

A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

The largest seated Buddha statue in Japan is the centerpiece of an abandoned complex in a quiet, seaside town.

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.

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

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

A small shrine dedicated to a god of lightning and electronics.

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