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Yeosu, South Korea

Jangdo Island

Low tide reveals an ocean bridge to an island full of art.
Tongyeong-si, South Korea

Dongpirang Mural Village

This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.
Seogwipo, South Korea

Jeju Mermaids

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.
Samcheog, South Korea

Haesindang Park

Various forms of phallic art decorate this hill in commemoration of legendary local tragedy.
Jeju-si, South Korea

Jeju Loveland

South Korea's only sex-themed park.
Pohang, South Korea

Daewonsa Temple

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.
Seoul, South Korea

Museum Kimchikan

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.
Harbin, China

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

One of the world's largest ice festivals dazzles visitors for over a month with radiant sculptures and carvings.
Kamakura, Japan

Ōfuna Kannon

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

Takikawa Sky Park

Pilots from around the world come to this park to fly gliders.
Kitakyushu, Japan

TOTO Toilet Museum

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

Tokyo German Village

This theme park is not in Tokyo, not especially German, and certainly not a village.
Tokyo, Japan

Mesopotamia

The only Kurdish restaurant in Japan invites you to learn and feast.
Fukuoka, Japan

Golden Frog of Hakata Station

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.
Tokyo, Japan

Denkiya Hall

This century-old electronics store-turned-cafe serves comforting, retro fare.
Tokyo, Japan

Todoroki Valley

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.
Tokyo, Japan

Fukagawa Edo Museum

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Otaru, Japan

Kitaichi Hall

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.
Tokyo, Japan

Harumi Bridge

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.
Tokyo, Japan

Ishikawa Island Lighthouse

This public bathroom takes the form of a 19th-century lighthouse that once stood on the spot.
Aki, Japan

Ioki Cave

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.
Matsuyama-shi, Japan

Kururin Ferris Wheel

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.
Azumino, Japan

Daio Wasabi Farm

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.
Tokyo, Japan

Milonga Nueva

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.