15 Things About Japan’s Suicide Forest That Will Terrify You

If you’re a fan of horror movies, you’ve probably heard the stories of the infamous Suicide Forest in Japan. A film known as The Forest came out in 2016 and shocked viewers. It was based on the well known area, and while it’s true that the film’s story is supposed to take place in the Suicide Forest, the true stories which have surfaced over the years are much more terrifying than you could ever imagine. As it was famously said, truth is much stranger than fiction.

Just northwest of the mesmerizing Mount Fuji in Japan, you will find 13.5 miles of trees and wildlife, but don’t let the hiking trails fool you. This massive forest is known as Aokigahara. The greenery within is so thick that it is known to some as the Sea of Trees. It’s a beautiful stretch of foliage. However, they might neglect to tell you a bit about its morbid history in the brochures. Aokigahara is infamously known for being the place where many people have chosen to end their lives. That’s not a reference to settling down. People literally go there to commit suicide. If that’s not creepy enough, take into account the major hauntings of the forest, and try to remember that nothing is ever really what it seems. Take a trip down these few facts about the strange and exciting forest. Be sure not to stray from the path, because like the forest, you may find yourself lost in the bizarre and terrifying world of Aokigahara.

15. Suicide Plays A Prominent Role In Japan’s History

In the United States, suicide is something that has always been deemed as terrible. It’s not a method that is smiled upon on by many, but Japan has somewhat of a history with suicide. For example, long ago in the Feudal era of Japan, samurais, which were Japanese warriors, performed a ritual at dire times known as Seppeku. This ritual would require one to kill himself if the need should arise. It was considered highly honorable to perform such an action. Fortunately, the practice that was once passed down from generation to generation is now frowned upon. However, the effects of the events have certainly left their mark on all of Japan, especially on those ridden with suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Some people in Japan even view it as something they must do. It’s hard to imagine such an event taking place, but it is a sad truth.