Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

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

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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 neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.