Mount Zaō

" The "Zao Monsters" refer to the snow monsters (Juhyo in Japanese) that appear in the Zao Onsen area of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. These unique and eerie formations are created by heavy snowfall and freezing winds transforming the trees into fantastical, ghostly shapes resembling monsters or mythical creatures. The Zao Monsters attract visitors during the winter months, providing a surreal and enchanting landscape amidst the snowy mountains."