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This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

Cute manhole covers commemorate the hometown of the real-life Ash Ketchum who created Pokémon.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

A mile-long trail of pottery culture, full of clay pipes and lucky cats, including one that’s 12.5 feet tall.

High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.

An isolated "phantom bridge" doomed to crumble into ruin.

A lone torii arch stands on a coastal rock where a deity is said to have landed.

An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

Sip “liquid cuisine” made with meat, vegetables, and insects.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

This bathhouse includes an option to soak in radioactive water.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.

View Japan's most historic city from a cyberpunk walkway suspended 150 feet above the ground.

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

Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

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

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.