Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

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

Overlooked by many, this tiny sacred island in Ueno Park only opens to the public every 12 days.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

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

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

These statues are dedicated to the damned souls of those executed centuries ago on the beautiful Yuigahama beach.

The preserved ruins of the Hōjō clan’s palatial estate, hidden in the basement of a tourist information center.

A rock with images of infernal judges sculpted on it, offering a panoramic view of Kamakura.

A mountaintop shrine-temple guarded by a horde of half-demon priests.

Nestled among the bamboos in a temple complex, this art installation serves as a unique memorial to insects.

An unassuming set of tiles next to a mailbox mark the former location of one of the most famous springs in the city.

The legendary Japanese filmmaker’s tombstone is marked by a single letter meaning “nothing," and bottles of sake.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.