A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

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

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

A herd of colorfully painted bovine statues can be found in the middle of "cowtown."

Canada’s surprisingly controversial monument to Dwight Eisenhower.

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

As if T-rex wasn't big enough, this Canadian monument is four times larger than the real thing.

Every fall this lake mysteriously drains, like a bathtub with the plug pulled out.

A surviving remnant of the thick ice mass that once mantled most of Western Canada's mountains.

Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian badlands.

The ruins of the "20-year town" lay out among the mountains of Alberta.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

Canada shows its hockey pride with a giant stick.

The mountaintop wind turbine boasts a viewing deck — and a fair share of controversy.

The colorful, smiling concrete silos of Vancouver.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.