A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

Direct access to a gold mine showing the boom and bust of Australia's Victorian gold rush.

Largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, on a world tour through 2011.

This abandoned railroad got a new life as a scenic promenade cutting through the city of Otaru.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

An open-air museum exhibiting a total of 52 century-old buildings, recreating Hokkaido’s “pioneer village.”