Hokkaidō “Phantom Bridge” Appears as Lake’s Water Level Subsides

Taushubetsu Bridge, September 2020. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)

Taushubetsu Bridge exposed all the way to the ground, September 2020. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)

Arched Taushubetsu Bridge spanning Lake Nukibira, September 2019. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)

The bridge against the backdrop of the expansive Hokkaidō sky, May 2019. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)

The view calls to mind ancient ruins; taken in May 2020. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)

A mysterious sight, July 2020. (© Iwasaki Ryōji)