A panoramic view of a mountain landscape with a volcanic crater emitting smoke, surrounded by rugged terrain and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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Wakakusa Yamayaki, Nara, Japan

By chance, I visited Nara during the Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival, an annual event where Mount Wakakusa is set on fire in a centuries-old tradition. From temple rituals and fireworks to the glowing hillside, it was an unforgettable night — a fiery spectacle that felt truly once in a lifetime.

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