Places strawmeadow Wants to Go

These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

One of the largest producers of MSG in the world welcomes visitors to its Kawasaki factory with an albino panda named Aji-Kun.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.