Places stereorobo Wants to Go

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.

Along a coast that sees the annual migration of humpback whales, a geological formation that takes the shape of a whale’s tail.

Thousands of hats, pens, and pencils, hanging inside the walls of a former church.

This house was once the residence of Aisin-Gioro Pujie, the younger brother of China’s last emperor.

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.

A network of ancient tunnels and vaulted chambers with mystical Buddhist reliefs, built for ascetic training.

Unchanged for decades, World War II-era bullet holes and nostalgic ghost signs still haunt this desolate train station.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

One of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the U.S. is an open-air museum of Art Deco and neon lights.

A little-known, yet charming glacial lagoon.

German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

This steep-walled ravine contains animal-shaped formations made from sandstone.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

Home to the world's largest collection of ancient Champa's sculptural works, featuring many Hindu and Buddhist deities.

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

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

The tomb of one of the greatest travelers in history.

Feast on award-winning birria tacos from a food truck inside this neon robo-tiki bar.