Standing 867 feet above the surrounding prairie, with vertical walls that seem carved by giants, Devils Tower is one of the most striking natural wonders in the USA. This massive monolith in northeastern Wyoming has been a sacred site for Native American tribes for centuries — and a source of fascination, legends, and even Hollywood blockbusters.

In the middle of a quiet Japanese winter, where steam rises from hot springs and snow softens every sound, something extraordinary happens on **Lake Suwa**. The ice begins to heave, crack, and rise—forming jagged, frozen ridges that stretch across the lake like ancient scars. Locals call it **Omiwatari**, the “Crossing of the Gods.”