Places Egao Wants to Go

Japan's longest-running music festival takes place on an isolated butterfly-shaped island.

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

The world's largest radiation field is probably our best bet for irradiated vegetable superheroes.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

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

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

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

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

Museum dedicated to the largest battleship ever built.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.