Places jgallagherm Wants to Go

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

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

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

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

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

We heard you like volcanoes so we put a volcano in your volcano so you can die for sure...

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

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

Drinkslinger is an unlikely vocation for a Buddhist monk, but at this Tokyo bar the enlightenment is served in a martini glass.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

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

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

Japanese company creates clone dolls that reside in the "uncanny valley."

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

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