Fairytale scene at the sparkling firefly forest in Yamagata, Japan

In Japan, forests or fields next to small streams are ideal environments for fireflies. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

On summer nights, tens of thousands of fireflies sparkle, creating magical images like in fairy tales. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

These magical creatures turn the forests of Japan into a stunning stage to showcase their magical light show and attract mates. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

Fireflies only appear for a short time during the summer in Japan. Their weak, intermittent light source and the photographer's professionalism have created beautiful, "surreal" pictures. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

Early summer evenings are the perfect time for many photographers to hunt for stunning firefly shots. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

Japanese photographer Kazuaki Koseki captured these images of fireflies in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture, during the season when male fireflies are searching for their mates. He calls the fireflies “light artists in the forest.” (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

In summer, the forests of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan are lit up by himebotaru, a species of firefly endemic to the region. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

Because the glow from fireflies is very weak and often interrupted, photographers have to use long exposure techniques along with a tripod to capture them. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

Photographer Kazuaki Koseki attempted to capture this phenomenon in his photo series “Summer Faeries,” compiled over a period of eight years. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

“The sight of fireflies flying through the summer forest is like the twinkling of a starry sky,” said Koseki. “It’s enough to make you forget the awe of the night forest,” said the Japanese photographer. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

According to Kazuaki Koseki, in recent years, the firefly's habitat has been increasingly threatened by deforestation and tourism . (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

“The unpredictability of firefly trails highlights the urgency of our planet’s climate crisis, while also offering a powerful and enduring hope for the future,” he said. (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

The result of this patience and effort are pictures that are so beautiful they are almost “surreal,” making viewers find it hard to believe their eyes. Looking at the pictures, viewers are reminded of a distant childhood chasing dreamy flickering lights... (Photo: Kazuaki Koseki)

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