This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

A bizarre statue of a Buddhist goddess made from 20,000 insects.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.