In the snowy wilds of Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, where winter wraps the land in an icy hush, something eerie stirs in the Zao Mountains. As the temperature drops and the storms rage, the trees on these slopes begin to transform—until they no longer look like trees at all.
Vancouver isn’t just a city—it’s a mood. A vibe. A place where forest trails lead to sushi bars, where seaplanes buzz above snow-capped peaks, and where orcas might photobomb your skyline shot. It’s that rare spot where wild wonder and urban cool don’t just coexist—they actually get along.
There are places in the world that don’t just show you nature—they tell you stories. And then there’s Lake Mashū, a mystical caldera lake nestled in the mountains of Hokkaido, Japan. Known for its mirror-like waters and often shrouded in fog, Mashū is mysterious on any given day. But once a year, it unveils something truly otherworldly: the Dragon Eye.