A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

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

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.