The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

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

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

Every spring, this walkway outside the Japan Mint turns into a cherry blossom tunnel.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

A displaced shrine that was put back after a string of bad luck.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

Japan’s only surviving winding tower.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

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

This ornate example of 19th-century Chinese architecture is one of only a handful of Confucius shrines in Japan.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.