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This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

You can receive a blessing for your electronics at this Shinto shrine near Akihabara.

This statue of a deified “hag” is said to protect children from the common cold and coughing fits.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

A museum housed in a stunning Rockefeller-funded medical institute building from the 1930s.

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

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

An eerie maze of industrial factories looks like something out of a dystopian sci-fi.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

A monument marking the first airplane flights in Japan hints at the dark history behind its peaceful park setting.

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

Overlooked by many, this tiny sacred island in Ueno Park only opens to the public every 12 days.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

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