The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.

This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.

The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.

This abandoned, spaceship-like building is home to a museum so unpopular that it has been put on hiatus for over two decades.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

A tiny cafe that recreates the Japanese elementary school lunch experience.

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.

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

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

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.

This church commemorates a venerable, yet nigh-forgotten woman who dedicated her life to the poor in post-war Tokyo.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

An oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.

This atmospheric pre-war building is home to one of the few manually operated elevators left in Tokyo.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.