This friendly fellow was built to honor an advancement in mineral processing.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A stretch of the Iwai River that features beautiful rocky cliffs, rapids, and flying dango.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.

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

Would you spend the night in Japan's deepest train station?

The oldest academic institution in Japan provides a glimpse of university life during the days of the samurai.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

This candy shop has been serving up sweets to the Louisville area since the 1850s.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”