Places rubysage Wants to Go

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

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

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

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

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.”

The Twisted Trees of Alticane are an unnerving grove of Quaking Aspen, apparently mutated from a single source, giving them a twisted and unnatural appearance.

A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.

An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.

This eccentric cave dwelling is bizarre even by the standards of a subterranean town.

This large lake in Central Australia contains an estimated 600 million tons of salt.

Swim in these hot springs filled with three-million-year-old water, deep in the Australian Outback.

A spectacular impact crater in the rugged heart of Central Australia.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

The oldest functioning restaurant in the state of Illinois, operating since 1847.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

Enjoy a flaming concoction steeped in steampunk, magic, and alchemy at this experimental cocktail bar.

Both the cocktails and the dive bar vibes are immaculate at this Mid-City watering hole.

A steampunk-styled three-floor factory churning out art, activism, and electronic beats.