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The first Venetian glass exhibit in Japan and one of the largest in the world.

This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.

Plagued with warts? Leave a frog at this small shrine in the city of Tosa, and you may be cured.

This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.

A unique art exhibit home to letters addressed to those unable to receive them.

An isolated "phantom bridge" doomed to crumble into ruin.

A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.

An open-air museum exhibiting a total of 52 century-old buildings, recreating Hokkaido’s “pioneer village.”

A stretch of the Iwai River that features beautiful rocky cliffs, rapids, and flying dango.

A small laundromat covered wall-to-ceiling with portrait drawings.

A lone torii arch stands on a coastal rock where a deity is said to have landed.

This ancient burial cave along a roadside is also home to several Buddhist sculptures.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

The "largest bathroom stall in the world" offers a unique pit-stop experience.

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

This bathhouse includes an option to soak in radioactive water.

Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.