"It's like a miracle!" A fantastic aurora appears over Lake Mashu in Hokkaido! The Milky Way and the aurora appear together in a fantastical scene. "I can't believe I can see such a sight in Japan!"|Domingo

"It's like a miracle!" A fantastic aurora appears over Lake Mashu in Hokkaido! The Milky Way and the aurora appear together in a fantastical scene. "I can't believe I can see such a sight in Japan!"

On the night of November 12, 2025, a "miraculous celestial show" took place at Lake Mashu in Hokkaido. A brilliant red aurora appeared in the sky above the lake. The Milky Way stood out clearly in the star-filled sky. This fantastical photo, featuring a spectacle rarely seen in Japan, has become a hot topic on social media.

This is Lake Mashu now! The aurora is clearly visible The collaboration with the Milky Way is also wonderful.

Aurora in Hokkaido

Quoted from @mashukoice's post

The red aurora that spread over Lake Mashu was reflected on the lake's surface, creating a fantastical sight with a variety of colors. Looking up, the sky was filled with twinkling stars, and the Milky Way seemed to flow through them - a scene straight out of a movie. X's post has been reposted over 10,000 times, and the comments section is filled with comments expressing surprise and excitement, such as "It's like a miracle," "I can't believe I can see an aurora in Hokkaido!" and "Lake Mashu is so mystical."

The Milky Way and the Aurora depict the "Hokkaido Miracle"

Aurora in Hokkaido

Here are some more photos of the aurora taken by "Ice of Lake Mashu"

The person who posted this fantastical photo was Lake Mashu Ice, a local soft serve ice cream and gelato shop at the foot of Lake Mashu. They described the situation at the time the photo was taken:

This photo was taken at Lake Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck around 8:00 PM on November 12th. My hobby is landscape photography, and I enjoy capturing beautiful moments in the area and sharing them on social media, bringing joy to everyone. This time, I went to take some photos because there was information that a solar flare that occurred a few days ago meant there was a high possibility of seeing the aurora in Hokkaido.

Aurora in Hokkaido Aurora in Hokkaido

To the naked eye, it doesn't look as red as it does in the photo, but the beauty of the starry sky around me and the red aurora in the photo made me feel very mystical.

The red, shimmering aurora is reflected on the lake surface, and the Milky Way flows through the starry sky. This is truly a "miraculous moment" that can only be seen at Lake Mashu in Hokkaido.

Photo provided and research cooperation provided by: Lake Mashu Ice X (old Twitter): @mashukoice

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■Address: 2-8-6 Mashu, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido ■ Business hours: 10:00-17:00 *Closed on Thursdays For more details and maps about Lake Mashu Ice, please click here.

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