Boston, Massachusetts
Kelleher Rose Garden
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
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Bodega
This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.
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Tokorozawa, Japan
"Ju-On: The Grudge" House
An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.
Shirakawa-mura, Japan
Shirakawa-go
This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.
Aso, Japan
Mount Aso Caldera
The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.
Osaka, Japan
Gate Tower Building
The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.
Kyonan, Japan
Mount Nokogiri (Saw Mountain)
This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.
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Tokyo, Japan
Brasserie Kyushoku Toban
A tiny cafe that recreates the Japanese elementary school lunch experience.
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Osaka, Japan
Asahi Plaza Capsule Hotel
One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.
Iwakuni, Japan
Kintai Bridge
One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.
Hakone, Japan
Yunessun Spa Resort
This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.
Nara, Japan
Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
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Kawasaki, Japan
Anata No Warehouse
This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.
Yamanakako, Japan
Lake Yamanaka
The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.
Hayakawa, Japan
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.
Fujinomiya, Japan
Tenshou-Kyousha Shrine Mermaid Mummy
Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.
Tokyo, Japan
Giant Unicorn GUNDAM Robot
A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.
Mitaka, Japan
Ghibli Museum
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
New York, New York
The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields
A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.
New York, New York
Holiday Nostalgia Train
During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Love Locks
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
Campbell Apartment
A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.
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New York, New York
Babycastles
A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.
New York, New York
The Treasures in the Trash Collection
A New York garbage depot holds a secret collection of weird and wonderful refuse.
