Places juanalexandergomez Wants to Go

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Enjoy a flaming concoction steeped in steampunk, magic, and alchemy at this experimental cocktail bar.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

Students pray here in hopes of entering one of Japan’s most prestigious universities.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.