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

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

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

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

Hidden by the roadside in the Iya Valley, this gem brings together folk monsters and the region's unique geography.

Though technically an illegal structure, this eclectic DIY apartment complex is beloved by its residents.

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

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.

A small part of Russia that does not touch any other part of Russia.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

The other side is actually green.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.

The world's first invisible city square is an homage to a man who pushed the boundaries of art.

The river-powered ferry dates back to 1970s.