A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

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

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

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

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.

This surprising museum tells the story of modern Malaysia through the history of its law enforcement.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.

The final resting place of 19th-century sailors previously banned from being buried within Portuguese Macau.