Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.

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

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

A small section in the Bank of Korea Museum dedicated to the many varieties of the Joseon dynasty’s iconic coinage.

A small museum dedicated to Vietnam’s lesser-known Iron Age culture.

A replica of the lost rock cliff that was once significant in Singapore's maritime history.

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

A haunting contrast of trains that both saved and took the lives of Jewish children in Nazi Germany.

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.

This abandoned railroad got a new life as a scenic promenade cutting through the city of Otaru.

Home to the world's largest collection of ancient Champa's sculptural works, featuring many Hindu and Buddhist deities.

An open-air museum exhibiting a total of 52 century-old buildings, recreating Hokkaido’s “pioneer village.”

The original location of the eponymous site of Japan’s Yayoi period is now lost in time.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.

Collected from all around Seoul, thousands of secondhand books create this photogenic tunnel.

A giant gorilla guardian of the neighborhood, warning people to drive safely.