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

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

This temple is home to a group of Buddha statues made from thousands of bones and ashes of the deceased.

A giant statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy watches over the town of Ōfuna.

Once upon a time in Kamakura, a five-headed dragon fell in love with an Indian water goddess.

Nestled among the bamboos in a temple complex, this art installation serves as a unique memorial to insects.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

Where two rivers meet—but don’t mix.

This 42-foot tribute to the workforce still reminds us to pause and recharge.

A raised Japanese building has preserved 8th-century artifacts for more than a millennium, earning this log cabin a reputation as the "world's oldest museum."

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

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

Up on the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower sits an American mascot that became Osaka’s own lucky god.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

A rare north-facing Ksitigarbha statue enshrined in a passageway off Osaka’s busiest area.

A 14th-century European chapel sticks out of the facade of a Japanese hotel.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

A beautiful work of art designed to impress the Allied Forces.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

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

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.