Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

The strange “kaiju” of Lake Imba that allegedly killed over a dozen men with a single strike of lightning.

They say the internet is forever but just in case, the shiba inu behind an iconic meme has been immortalized in bronze.

The "largest bathroom stall in the world" offers a unique pit-stop experience.

This house was once the residence of Aisin-Gioro Pujie, the younger brother of China’s last emperor.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

A Roman monument to their own civil engineering prowess.

Check out engineering marvels of the past at this unintentionally retrofuturist museum.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

One of the only places where Earth’s mantle lies above water.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

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.”

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

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.