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

14. Japan’s Suicide Prevention

Some people might be wondering why there have been no measures put in place to stop something like this from happening. Since the park is open for entry, anyone can walk around and do as they please so long as they follow the rules. There’s no way to tell for sure if someone is going to commit suicide. The forest is simply too big and the actions of others are almost impossible to determine. Still, those who monitor the area do try their best to prevent suicide at any cost. Throughout parts of the entrance and trails, posts have been put in place that urge people to think very carefully about their family and friends. They display things that would try and help someone change their mind about their decision. Patrols of the area have increased as well. Japan’s government hopes to reduce the suicide rates significantly in many different ways.

13. The Forest Is Creepy In Itself

While the forest is certainly beautiful in its own way, the beauty isn’t capable of taking away the fact that the forest is just plain creepy. One stroll through its close-knit tree trunks and you will understand. This is certainly not a place to plan a family vacation. The trees within naturally twist and contort into shapes that seem unusually frightening. Also, due to its location at the base of a mountain, the terrain is fairly unusual. Rocky and jutted areas make the place feel like a mountainous trek. Caves which are scattered all around add to the terrain being so rocky. It’s safe to say that the area certainly isn’t flat. Additionally, what seems creepiest about the forest, apart from the suicides, is the eerie silence that seems to surround you. This effect is due to the wind being unable to move quickly through the forest on account of the trees being so close together. Many people have said that it creates a sense of solitude they never wish to feel again.

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