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.

When you hear “war museum,” your mind probably jumps to tanks, guns, and military maps—and yes, the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London has all of that. But spend just a little time inside its massive stone walls, and you'll discover something deeper. This isn't just a gallery of old weapons. It's a living archive of human struggle, resilience, and the strange ripple effects of global conflict.