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

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

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

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.”

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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

After being inoperative for over half a century, this elaborate fountain in Atlanta's oldest park was restored to its former glory.

No passport is required to eat around the world at this elegant restaurant.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

An oddity shop filled with taxidermy, funerary memorabilia, and more.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

Hidden in the garden of physicist Erwin Schrödinger's house is a life-size figure of a cat from his famous thought experiment.

A man's home is his castle.

Incredible miniature towns and buildings created and decorated with thousands of tiny rocks.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

The only land territory disputed between the U.S. and Canada.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.