1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.