Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

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

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.