Japan is a beautiful country full of breathtaking buildings, landscapes, and scenery any time of year.

In the height of summer, however, something particularly magical happens.

Throughout the countryside, twinkling fireflies take to the evening skies in search of a mate.

Dense fireflies by Daisuke Aochi

Dense fireflies byDaisuke Aochi

This natural phenomenon creates a beautifully ethereal glow through trees and leaves that is nothing short of breathtaking.

Capturing the lights of the fireflies, however, can be extremely difficult.

Theyve simply adapted their strategy to account for the habits of the fireflies.

Fireflies across a landscape by Yume Cyan

They also take long exposure shots to account for how quickly the fireflies intermittent lights blink on and off.

Were in love with the glowing, almost unearthly images this firefly photography results in.

Talk about a romantic night!

Fireflies along a nature path by Asuka I

Fireflies around a monument by Hiroyuki Shinohara

Fireflies around bamboo plants by hm777

Fireflies close to the lens by hm777

Fireflies from across a field by zabby

FIreflies in cold light by fumial

Fireflies just above the ground by Nomiyama Kei

Fireflies around a monument by Hiroyuki Shinohara