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This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000-year-old wood at this peaceful site.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

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

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

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

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

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

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.

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

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

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.