Some lakes invite swimming. Some invite photography. But Lake Usori? It whispers. It beckons. It waits. Nestled in the caldera of an ancient volcano at the foot of Mount Osore in Aomori, this eerie, otherworldly lake has long been believed to be a gateway to the afterlife.
The lights dim. The crowd roars. Trumpets blare as a man in a glittering mask steps into the ring like a comic book hero come to life. He isn’t just a wrestler—he’s a warrior, a symbol, a living myth. Welcome to the world of Lucha Libre, where wrestling is not just a sport… it’s theater.
If Banff is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, then Jasper is its wild and unpredictable sibling — rugged, raw, and impossibly beautiful. Tucked away further north in Alberta, Jasper National Park feels like a secret you stumble upon rather than a destination you planned. It's the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, yet somehow less crowded, more mysterious, and deeply immersive.