Places TheRosebeetle Wants to Go

A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

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

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

This town near Nagasaki is flecked with fruit-flavored bus stops.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

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

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

This miniature take on the Kremlin is one Dutch man's retirement project.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.