This staircase in a lush tropical grotto was built by enslaved laborers and renamed to honor Queen Victoria's role in ending slavery in the British Empire.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

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

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.”

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

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

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

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

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

These sculptures were created by a 17th-century artist who had never seen an elephant.

At a Japanese train station, a goddess emerges from a dumpling.

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

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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