This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

The spoon-bending sensation himself leads visitors on tours.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

At over 500 years old, this is the oldest surviving toilet in Japan

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

A massive, photogenic gate designed after a traditional hand drum used in the regional noh

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

An eclectic retreat speckled with whimsical folk art.

This country market harbors goats on its roof.

A decaying gateway to a never-built housing collective.

A former elementary school houses one man's extensive collection of art, artifacts, and taxidermy.

This 820-foot-high spiral ramp is a walkway to the sky.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.