The man who created the first Japanese-English Dictionary.

A natural wonder with mythological ties to the local Ainu tradition.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

The site where the famous city gate once stood, now in the middle of a playground.

The cemetery houses the remains of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, one of Japan's most famous novelists.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

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

"Excuse me sir, your submarine is blocking my building."

Birthplace of the Tendai sect and home to the marathon monks.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

Though technically an illegal structure, this eclectic DIY apartment complex is beloved by its residents.

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

Constructed thousands of years ago, these stone circles offer incredible insight into the lives of the people who built them.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

Japan's first automaton went missing, only to be revived by the Osaka Science Museum.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.