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Walls of VHS tapes adorn this Golden Gai B horror movie themed bar.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

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

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

This cozy café is housed in a repurposed pharmacy originally built in 1927.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

Sample specialties from Xinjiang at this Shinjuku neighborhood gem.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

Emerging from the sidewalk, this sculpture of a whale commemorates the importance of baleen in traditional Japanese puppetry.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

This museum is dedicated to the cultural history of tobacco and salt, once monopolized in Japan.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.