This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

Made to improve road safety, these policemen-like figurines in Miyakojima island have earned an enthusiastic fanbase.

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

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

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

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

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.