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A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

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

An oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.

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

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.

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

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

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

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

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

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.