The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

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

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

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.”

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

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

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

A journey through a collection of classic cars and fashionable artwork.

The wooden sculptures are studded throughout a small New Zealand town.

This mechanical clock performs "Romeo and Juliet" in a Shakespeare-themed New Zealand town.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

A bronze kitty adorns the grave of the polar explorer who brought the original feline to the Antarctic.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s. 

This unusual rock formation looks like an apple that has been neatly sliced in half.