Shirakawa-mura, Japan
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This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.
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Shirakawa-mura, Japan
This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.
Ise, Japan
This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
Himeji, Japan
Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.
Singapore
The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
Hiroshima, Japan
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Kyoto, Japan
When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.
Kyoto, Japan
A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.
Kyoto, Japan
A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.
Kyoto, Japan
1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.
Kyoto, Japan
The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Kyoto, Japan
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Tokyo, Japan
This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.
Tokyo, Japan
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, Japan
This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.
Tokyo, Japan
Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.
Tokyo, Japan
Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.
Tokyo, Japan
An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.
Tokyo, Japan
Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.