This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.

According to local legend, an ancient serial killer nicknamed the “Hag” once haunted this pond.

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

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

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

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

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

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

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

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 park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.

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

Built in 1547, these ruins lie on a rocky promontory in Ballintoy jutting into the wild ocean waters below.

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

This cemetery overlooking the Benbulben rock formation is the final resting place of one of Ireland's most beloved poets.