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Naples, Italy

Ruins of Liternum

A former Roman town that was once the home of Scipio Africanus.
Cori, Italy

Temple of the Dioscuri

Only three columns survive from this ancient temple in the town of Cori.
Bergamo, Italy

Chiesa del San Spirito

Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.
Noboribetsu, Japan

Tenkaen (China Park of Heaven)

After a short 5 year run, this former major theme park sits in ruin.
Suminoe-ku, Japan

Osaka Maritime Museum

An abandoned giant glass dome sits in the bay in “the Venice of the East.”
Kawasaki, Japan

Anata No Warehouse

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.
Hirosaki, Japan

Iwakiyama Shrine

An atmospheric shrine of mountain worship that is home to a number of curious folk tales.
Yamagata, Japan

Tarumizu Sanctuary

A sacred place for ascetic training, set in a honeycomb-walled cliffside cave deep in the woods.
Miura, Japan

Nusuttogari

Off the beaten path along the coastline of Miura, a scenic cliff with an evocative name.
Kamakura, Japan

Ōfuna Kannon

A giant statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy watches over the town of Ōfuna.
Kiyosu, Japan

Kiyosu Castle

This reconstructed castle was once the base of the “Devil King” who almost united the feudal warring states.
Mitaka, Japan

National Astronomy Observatory Japan Mitaka Campus

The headquarters of one of Japan’s leading astronomy research institutions features several historic observatory facilities and a 2,000-year-old burial mound.
Nishitokyo, Japan

Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine

The lesser-known eastern counterpart to Kyoto’s famous fox shrine.
Kamakura, Japan

Hao-Hao Tunnel

Over 80 years old, this hand-dug tunnel is a Chinese-style portal to another world.
Kobe, Japan

Myoken-ji

A relatively young Buddhist temple on hilltop, dedicated to a statue relocated from Mount Atago.
Kamakura, Japan

Yatozaka Kiridoshi Pass

An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura.
Noto, Japan

Mawaki Site

The site of a prehistoric settlement spanning millennia, complete with a reconstructed timber circle.
Sendai, Japan

Tomizawa Site (Underground Forest Museum)

A 20,000-year-old fossilized forest is preserved at this unique museum.
Ibusuki, Japan

Nishi-Ōyama Station

Japan Railways' southernmost train station offers a view of a volcano and a mailbox said to grant happiness.
Naha, Japan

Inshallah

For half a century, this Arabian-inspired retro café has been an oasis for locals in Okinawa’s central tourist area.
Kamakura, Japan

Thirty-Three Avatars of Kannon

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.
Shima, Japan

Shima Spain Village

This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.
Kamakura, Japan

Ryuko-Myojin Shrine

Once upon a time in Kamakura, a five-headed dragon fell in love with an Indian water goddess.
Zama, Japan

Nissan Heritage Collection

This former factory contains an amazing collection of around 400 mint-condition Nissan cars.