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

Luminaries from Albert Einstein to John Lennon once had a cup of coffee at Tokyo's oldest café.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

A family of distorted sculptures stands outside Seoul's former imperial palace.

Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

The supreme shrine of the state.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

Only a few pieces remain of a grand 16th-century water clock that once announced the changing hours with the sound of bells, gongs, and drums.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

About as hidden as can be, this specialty coffee shop is wedged between multi-story buildings at the end of a dark, skinny alleyway in Seoul.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

Even Michelin-starred chefs are said to get their cleavers at this century-old shop.

Soul-soothing fish congee awaits at one of Hong Kong’s remaining dai pai dongs.

If you've ever wanted to tear Hello Kitty apart with your teeth, this is the place.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

Since 1942, this third-generation Cantonese barbecue join has been turning out gorgeously lacquered roasted meats.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

For a taste of Vietnamese gastropub culture, look no further than this convivial seafood joint that stays open till midnight.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.