Places Added by Fred Cherrygarden

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

The spot where the first living specimen of the coelacanth was discovered.

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

According to one local legend, this image was created during a battle between a wild lioness and the archangel Michael.

A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.

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

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

These ordinary blocks of stone are the last surviving remains of Tokyo's infamous red-light district.

A lesser-known sister to Paris's world-famous museum, located within a Buddhist sculpture paradise.

The final resting place of the famous violinist, after his corpse was denied a proper Catholic burial for decades.

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.

Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.

Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.

Japan's iconic sci-fi hero rendered to 8-bit by notorious French street artist Invader.

Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

Hidden along this old street in Antwerp is a surreal monument of a bronze arm sprouting four hands.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

The former headquarters of history's oldest megacorporation.

Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.

These medieval stone-cut Buddhist statues may protect visitors from being fired.