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

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern 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.”

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

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

Abandoned station along an ancient pilgrimage route.

This unassuming oil well changed the history of the Arabian Gulf.

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

These 4,000-year-old tombs form a surreal landscape.

This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Is this amazing tableau depicting Gilgamesh and Enki 4,000 years old?

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

A 3,000 acre historic oasis and farm in the middle of the UAE's "Green City".

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

If you dare visit this fort, fire-breathing hyenas might devour your camels.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.

Where artisans use centuries-old techniques to build traditional Arabian ships.

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."