Mito, Japan
The Queen Chateau Soapland
The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.
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Mito, Japan
The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.
Nikko, Japan
This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.
Tokyo, Japan
One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.
Saitama, Japan
A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.
Otsuki, Japan
According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.
Komatsushima-shi, Japan
A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.
Yusuhara, Japan
High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.
Tokyo, Japan
A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.
Karatsu, Japan
The floats housed in this hall are more than 100 years old, and are brought out for an annual celebration.
Mine, Japan
Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.
Kesennuma, Japan
450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.
Yokohama, Japan
More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.
Yokohama, Japan
The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.
Osaka, Japan
This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.
Inuyama, Japan
An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.
Kyoto, Japan
The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.
Tokyo, Japan
This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.
Fujinomiya, Japan
Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.
Tokyo, Japan
This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.
Tokyo, Japan
Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.
Yokohama, Japan
This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.
Hakone, Japan
This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.
Tokyo, Japan
A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Everyone from Alan Ginsberg to The Rolling Stones has stopped by this classic dive bar.