Did you think there were only Seven Wonders in the world? Years of traveling have convinced me that there are at least a thousand times more. Quirky people, hilarious situations, breathtaking views and sites, inspiring ideas.

Japan might be among those few who've taken it at least one step farther by finding (and, in fact, creating) uniqueness in something incorrectly perceived as trite and uninspiring

The park whose name simply means "Upper Field" is, in fact, a microcosm of Japan as a whole - everything the country is famous for or simply associated with can be found there.

The studio in question must be one of very few places not only in Japan but throughout the world where visitors are invited to literally relive and experience the book