Japan’s mysterious lake that transforms into a ‘dragon eye’: Is it science or magic?

Japan’s Tohoku region hosts a breathtaking natural spectacle, the ‘Hachimantai Dragon Eye,’ appearing for just two weeks annually. Near Mt. Hachimantai’s summit, a unique thawing process leaves a snow island floating on a blue lake, resembling a mythical dragon’s eye. Accessible via a short walk from a summit parking lot, this fleeting wonder draws visitors eager to witness nature’s artistry.