One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

A fragment of one of history’s most famous walls stands as a reminder of unity in a culturally divided city.

This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture blossoms endlessly in the breeze.

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

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

A raised Japanese building has preserved 8th-century artifacts for more than a millennium, earning this log cabin a reputation as the "world's oldest museum."

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

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

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

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

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.

A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

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

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

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

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