Places jamespitt66 Wants to Go

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

The world's shortest escalator doesn't seem to have any reason to exist other than to hold a world record.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.