The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

The floats housed in this hall are more than 100 years old, and are brought out for an annual celebration.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

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

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

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Everyone from Alan Ginsberg to The Rolling Stones has stopped by this classic dive bar.