The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

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

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Underground farm located in a former bank vault deep within the bowels of Tokyo's business district.

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

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

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

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

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.”

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

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

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.