This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

An extraordinary natural landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and rocky cliffs riddled with tunnels.

A restaurant and observation deck built in a unique broadcasting antenna.

This World War II bunker now survives as a documentation of the Nazi regime and war crimes.

Art and a pun, all in one.

Berlin's natural history museum houses the world's largest mounted dinosaur and the late beloved polar bear Knut.

A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin.

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.