According to local legend, an ancient serial killer nicknamed the “Hag” once haunted this pond.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

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

A tiny street lined with eleven distinct Tanuki statues, each representing a different wish.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

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

Luminaries from Albert Einstein to John Lennon once had a cup of coffee at Tokyo's oldest café.

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.

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

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

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

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

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

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

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.

This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

Nine healing baths available only to those who stay in this quaint town, said to have inspired 'Spirited Away.'

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

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