Is Yaeyama Himebotaru Firefly Illumination happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
A forest that looks like it's filled with drifting stars - for a few spring weeks only.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kamadoma-so (Iriomote) |
| Banna Park |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.