Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

Home to a legend of the supernatural raccoon dog, a rare wooden structure of Edo, and witnesses of the Tokyo bombings.

This cozy café is housed in a repurposed pharmacy originally built in 1927.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

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.”

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This little theatre at the end of the Urban Gallery in the Manitoba Museum plays silent films from stars who performed in Winnipeg.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Japan's first automaton went missing, only to be revived by the Osaka Science Museum.

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

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

Don't be a grizzly man. Get personal with Alaska's wild bears from the safety of this conservationist camp.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

This ghostly Alaska village still clings to a steep cliffside despite having been abandoned for over 50 years.