Places Wishmeril Wants to Go

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

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

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

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

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.