The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.