Places pleiades Wants to Go

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

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

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.

The spot where Parvati convinced Shiva to marry her, has become a pilgrimage site for married and unmarried women.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.