Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

The world's largest radiation field is probably our best bet for irradiated vegetable superheroes.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

Museum dedicated to the largest battleship ever built.

The cemetery houses the remains of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, one of Japan's most famous novelists.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.