A whimsical antique shop with a strong air of mystery, filled with items from ages, and what feels like worlds, past.

This contorting sculpture is the tallest in San Francisco.

A Barbary Coast watering hole built into a Gold Rush shipwreck.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

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

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.