Ichihara, Japan
'Toilet in Nature'
The "largest bathroom stall in the world" offers a unique pit-stop experience.
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Iwakuni, Japan
Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine
A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.
Tokyo, Japan
Secret Cobblestones of Hide-and-Seek Alley
A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.
Inuyama, Japan
Momotaro Shrine
A kitsch shrine dedicated to the ogre-slaying folktale hero born from a peach.
Shintotsukawa, Japan
'The Next Step'
A museum in Hokkaido is housed in a former high school. On its grounds a marker shares the awakening of a man who longs to be reunited with his soulmate in the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere.
Tokyo, Japan
Lord Kira's Residence
The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.
Sado, Japan
Aikawa Prison
A wooden prison doesn't sound like a good idea, yet this abandoned 1950s detention center still stands today.
Kawasaki, Japan
Kawaramachi Housing Complex
This Metabolist, retro-futuristic residential complex resembles a cyberpunk space colony established on Earth.
Matsushima, Japan
Matsushima Bay
These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.
Yoshimi, Japan
Gankutsu Hotel
Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.
Utsunomiya, Japan
The Venus of Gyoza
At a Japanese train station, a goddess emerges from a dumpling.
Mito, Japan
Ogushi Kaizuka Park
A park built around the legend of a clam-loving giant who created a monumental midden.
Tokyo, Japan
Ancient Orient Museum
A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.
Asuka-mura, Japan
Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.
Itoshima, Japan
Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple
A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.
Kamakura, Japan
Yoshiya Nobuko Memorial Museum
The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.
Tokyo, Japan
War-Damaged Utility Pole Monument
A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.
Kyoto, Japan
Funaoka Onsen
Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.
Urayasu, Japan
'The Gate of Dynamism'
Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.
Yoshinogari, Japan
Yoshinogari Historical Park
The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.
Kamakura, Japan
Zeniarai Benten Shrine
It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.
Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Daibutsu
Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.
Sado, Japan
Chokokuji Temple's Rabbit Kannon Statue
This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.
Okinawa, Japan
Okinawan Bullfights
A bovine sumo match in which both bulls live to fight another day.
