Places steffiweirdtalk Wants to Go

This statue of what appears to be a feudal lord is actually a tribute to Japan's most beloved comedian.

A whimsical shrine with a porcelain Torii gate, split in half by an active train line.

The tomb of an infamous chimeric monster whose corpse once washed ashore in Osaka.

Just outside Tokyo, a 45-story-high observatory with a stunning view of Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji.

Take a lick of the legendary homemade miso paste that protected this Buddhist temple’s scrolls from a fire centuries ago.

Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.

Historic harpsichords, clavichords, organs, pianos, and more inside a deconsecrated church.

A legend of a mysterious phantom train haunts this grave.

Legend claims these are the heads of executed criminals, magically turned to stone.

A 19th century grave house with a unique message formed by the stone supports to the railing around the walls.

An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.

The place nearest Seoul where it’s easy to get a good look at North Korea.

Nothing to see here.

One of the best-preserved remains of "Tokyo's lost rivers."

A monument marking the first airplane flights in Japan hints at the dark history behind its peaceful park setting.

A building claimed to be London’s smallest house has an obscure history.

A living lighting fixture.

This 19th-century building showcases memorabilia from the acclaimed 1939 film.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

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.”

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

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.