Welcome back Swamp Poke, I have a fascinating mystery to share today.

I promise you, you will love it.

This one occurred in the Dyset Susan National Park, established in December 1934 in the

mountainous center of Japan's northern Haikido.

It's the largest national park in Japan.

Its name translates to the great snowy mountains.

Before we dive into our actual topic, I want to share an exciting piece of information

I discovered in my research.

According to a local article, the people of Haikido have long revered the Dyset Susan

Mountains as a sacred place.

In their native language, it's called Natap Kamui-sir, which means the mountains towering

over the Great Wetlands.

But due to its diverse wildlife and breathtaking views, it is also known by the more affectionate

name of God's playground.

A stretch of the park extends across the outer limit of a town called B.A., which is well

known for its famous rolling hills.

These were created many millions of years ago when the mountains have finally erupted, leaving

behind volcanic deposits that cooled to form their current scenery.

Some of these peaks are still active volcanoes today, such as the one we'll discuss in this

episode, Mount Asahidaki.

It stands just over 7,500 feet tall, making it the tallest of all 16 peaks.

It's located at the park's northern end and features a beautiful hiking trail that is

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