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

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

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

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

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

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

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

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.