The once-clear blue pond turned murky and coffee-colored, but the pristine waters of Bird Marsh Park managed to escape the damage.

In the summer of 2016, Japan was hit by frequent typhoons. After Typhoon No. 9, the famous tourist attraction Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, was damaged, leaving many visitors deeply saddened. Local residents also expressed great regret. Even two to three weeks later, the pond remained turbid, and its once ethereal beauty had vanished, with no clear timeline for when it might recover.

Hokkaido has another scenic spot similar to Blue Pond—Bird Marsh Park in Furano—which managed to retain its crystal-clear lake water even after Typhoon No. 10. The fairy-tale-like scenery earned it the label “miracle after the typhoon” from many netizens. Under certain lighting and weather conditions, the lake water also appears a transparent blue, leading some to call it the “Blue Pond of Bird Marsh Park.”

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