Aokigahara got its infamous name ‘Suicide Forest’ because many people have committed suicide here. As per Japanese police data from the early 2000s, more than 100 people have attempted suicide ...

Saitama police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of luring and abducting a high school girl who was found dead in Aokigahara Jukai forest in Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji.

Travelers seeking the eerie and unexplained can explore destinations like Aokigahara Forest, Bhangarh Fort, and Chernobyl. Each site offers spine-chilling experiences with tales of tragedy ...

Soaring above the enigmatic landscapes of Japan's Aokigahara Forest, this stunning drone footage reveals a place of haunting beauty and tranquility. From the dense, lush foliage that blankets the ...

Explore a range of subtropical jungles and boreal forests in Japan while immersing yourself in its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

Over half of Japan’s land area is covered by forests. Because of the country’s diverse geography, you can experience boreal forests in the north and subtropical forests in Japan’s southern part. In ...

Explore a range of subtropical jungles and boreal forests in Japan while immersing yourself in its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

Explore Japan's diverse range of subtropical jungles and boreal forests while immersing yourself in its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

The government does not provide detailed statistics on individual spots where they occur, but the Yamanashi prefecture, which includes Aokigahara Forest, has the fifth-highest rate of suicide in ...

Keiko Chiken, head of the health promotion division of the Yamanashi Prefecture government. The government has launched suicide prevention patrols with speaker- and infrared camera-equipped drones ...