Located on the border between Nara and Mie prefectures, Mount Ōdaigahara 大台ヶ原山 is known among outdoor enthusiasts and photographers for its beautiful vistas changing with the seasons: gorgeous cherry blossoms in spring and colorful displays of autumn leaves.

Free from traffic and urban sprawl, Mount Ōdaigahara's pristine air and ideal location also offer wonderful opportunities for stargazing. Take a look at the starry sky taken by amateur Japanese photographer 関岡大晃 Hiroaki Sekioka (@hirography_321).

What a magical sight!

It's so beautiful that it takes your breath away...

The image quickly went viral, and Sekioka's post now has over 175,000 likes and 25,000 retweets at the time of writing. Many people responded to the photo with comments such as: "It looks like it could make my wish come true," and "After seeing this, I made my wish!"

A shooting star is an ephemeral but powerful reminder of the vastness of the universe. If you saw a shooting star like this, you too may feel that any wish you made could come true!

To enjoy more photography from Hiroaki Sekioka, visit his Twitter account here.