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Dazzling scenery created by a dancing swarm of himebotaru fireflies is seen in this long-exposure photograph taken on Mt. Oritsume in northern Iwate Prefecture. More than 1 million fireflies live on the 852-meter-high mountain, according to the Mt. Oritsume promotion association. The sight can be seen during the breeding season from early-to-mid July. To protect the fireflies during the breeding season, people who wish to visit the area through Monday are required to make reservations.
