Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

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.”

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

This infamous execution site inspired the beginning of Japan's modernization in the late 18th-century.

The buildings are among the few Frank Lloyd Wright structures still standing in Japan.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

A historic model village was gifted from residents of London to Melbourne as thanks for their help during World War II.

A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.

The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.

A striking bronze sculpture of a Roman goddess with two hound dogs for company.

Somewhat controversial when first unveiled, this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.

A bronze statue pays tribute to the Hungarian player and coach, one of soccer's first international superstars.

This Melbourne bank has unique Gothic-style architectural features and is one of the most majestic operating bank branches in the world.

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.

This outdoor museum harkens back to the height of the gold rush.

To commemorate a century of gold mining, this Australian city built a monument that features a replica of a 150-pound gold nugget found there in 1858.

Located off a bustling strip, a silent teahouse employs workers with hearing- or speech-related disabilities.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

This candy-pink cathedral of Da Nang is also known as the Chicken Church.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.