The Japanese mayo factory famous for its cute mascot.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Constructed thousands of years ago, these stone circles offer incredible insight into the lives of the people who built them.

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

Though technically an illegal structure, this eclectic DIY apartment complex is beloved by its residents.

"Singing sands" and the world's largest hourglass reside near Japan's Kotogahama beach.

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

Sulphuric gases inhabit a beautiful Japanese island.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

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

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

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”