Every spring, this walkway outside the Japan Mint turns into a cherry blossom tunnel.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

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

A 14th-century European chapel sticks out of the facade of a Japanese hotel.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

The largest protected conservation area in the Ozarks—a region that stretches into northern Arkansas and southern Missouri.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

The exhibition explores the Icelandic city's Viking Age history.

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.

This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.

A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.