JAPAN
A firefly decoration dangles on a stand during the Firefly Festival in Fussa City, Japan, June 9, 2024.

(Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

A firefly decoration dangles on a stand during the Firefly Festival in Fussa City, Japan, June 9, 2024. Fireflies are beetles known for their short life spans, sometimes only living up two months.

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