Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

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

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

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

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

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

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

These charming mailboxes became social media stars after a typhoon failed to topple them.

Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Grandpa Rainbow felt the neighborhood needed some color, so he picked up a paintbrush and went to work.

A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.

Only through deep darkness and tragedy did this elaborate royal palace become a sacred temple.

The tangled roots of a giant banyan tree have fully reclaimed the ruins of this abandoned warehouse.

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.

These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.