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Founded in 1880, this humble brewery still practices a disappearing technique of sake-making.

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.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

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

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

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

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

Nestled amid the trees lies an abandoned funicular railway that dates back to the 1920s.

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.

Would you spend the night in Japan's deepest train station?

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

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

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.