Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

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

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

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.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

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

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

Japan's corrupt-mental-institution themed restaurant offers diners a chance to eat inside of filthy cells.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

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

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.