A museum housed in a stunning Rockefeller-funded medical institute building from the 1930s.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

An abandoned Fiat 500 of unknown provenance serves as an unlikely icon of Bangkok’s older Chinatown

This most unusual dragon is made of recycled Chinese cutlery.

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

This plaque honors the unsung Black songstress once known as the “greatest singer of her race.”

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.

One of Vienna’s oldest (and perhaps most haunted) alleys, allegedly with a bloody past that gave it its name.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

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

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

A narrow, dead-end alley hides with a small fox shrine and the untold history of Yokohama's historic red-light district.

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

A weekly bazaar sells thousands of books, from vintage collectibles to paperbacks sold by weight.