You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

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

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.