Flaming barrels of tar race through these village streets on Bonfire Night, a tradition that dates back centuries.

This historic hydroelectric power plant in Japan has been preserved and is open to the public.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

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

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

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

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

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

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

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.