The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.

A monument to the two U.S. officers killed by North Korean troops while trying to trim a poplar tree.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

A displaced shrine that was put back after a string of bad luck.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

According to local legend, anyone who falls on these temple steps will turn into a cat.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

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.”

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

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

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A futuristic, brutalist masterpiece that is also strangely prison-like.

These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.