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

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

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

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.