A giant man-eating crab monster allegedly left its claw marks on this unassuming boulder.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

No one knows why this family’s graves stayed on the national museum's premises after all other tombstones were relocated.

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

A museum housed in a stunning Rockefeller-funded medical institute building from the 1930s.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

This most unusual dragon is made of recycled Chinese cutlery.

Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.

This plaque honors the unsung Black songstress once known as the “greatest singer of her race.”

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

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

A narrow, dead-end alley hides with a small fox shrine and the untold history of Yokohama's historic red-light district.

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.