A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

This abandoned asylum was once a state of the art facility before devolving into one of the most deadly mental institutions in American history.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

A former Confederate hospital serves as a remembrance of wounded and dead soldiers.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

A sculpture that resurrected the only tree standing following the devastating 2011 tsunami.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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