Tondabayashi, Japan
PL Peace Tower
A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.
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Tondabayashi, Japan
A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.
Koya, Japan
Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.
Takasaki, Japan
A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.
Yamanouchi, Japan
Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.
Tokyo, Japan
Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.
Matsumoto, Japan
This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.
Yamanouchi, Japan
This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.
Koshu, Japan
A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.
Hakone, Japan
Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.
Faro, Portugal
The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.