Kamakura, Japan
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
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Tokyo, Japan
Sanrio Puroland
If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.
Kawasaki, Japan
Kanamara Matsuri Festival
A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.
Tokyo, Japan
Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest
For hundreds of years, participants in this Japanese festival have been making babies cry to ward off demons.
Tokyo, Japan
Hachiko
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Tokyo, Japan
Giant Unicorn GUNDAM Robot
A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.
Tokyo, Japan
Odaiba Statue of Liberty
This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.
Permanently Closed
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Tower Wax Museum's Progressive Rock Room
Unlikely place for krautrock legends to hang out.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
World's Largest Rice Scoop
This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima's Hypocenter
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
Itsukushima Shrine
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
