Juhyo: Japanese Monster Trees

David Weber on the Japundit blog:

They’re out there lurking in the dark, in the desolate wilderness of winter — the beautiful and eerie offspring of Yuki Onna, the Japanese snow woman spirit. They are the Juhyo, or monster trees. Every winter the trees of Mount Zao in the Yamagata Prefecture undergo a shocking transformation. From mild-mannered conifers, these trees become hulking monstrosities of snow and ice.

Full article (many pictures)

Strange Creatures Seen In San Luis Argentina

Translated by Scott Corales for UFO Updates

Residents of Merlo claim having seen imps near a hundred year
old eucalyptus tree. A strange story from Valle de Conlara.

The Municipality trimmed the tree because its large branches were jeopardizing motorists traveling along Avenida del Inca. After work, some residents reportedly saw "little men coming out [of the tree] in single file from that location." [snip] Most witnesses did not offer details, but one woman described their clothing as having a brownish hue," said Cecillia de Gabrele, an employee at the library. The article continues