Places johannes42 Wants to Go

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This whimsical garbage disposal facility receives around 12,000 accidental tourists each year.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

One of the best-preserved remains of "Tokyo's lost rivers."

These ordinary blocks of stone are the last surviving remains of Tokyo's infamous red-light district.

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

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.”

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

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A beautiful memorial tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman whose kindness shaped a burgeoning city.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.