John lennons imagine being played at japans suicide forest to. Fuji which is well known as a leading suicide site in japan, with about 30 people committing suicide there each year. Aokigahara suicide forest japans forest beneath mt. In 864, fuji erupted ten days in a row, forming a large amount of lava. Youtuber apologises after posting video showing corpse in suicide forest this is a first for me. Japans aokigahara forest is known as the suicide forest because people often go there to take their own lives. Suicide forest in japan full documentary the aokigahara forest is the most popular site for suicides in japan. The 1960 novel, kuroi jukai, by seicho matsumoto, which romanticizes suicide and culminates with the two lovers going to into aokigahara.
Aokigahara forest, also known as suicide forest or sea of trees is found near mount fuji of japan. After the novel kuroi jukai was published, in which a young lover commits suicide. After the novel kuroi jukai was published, in which a young lover commits suicide in the forest, people started taking their own lives there. Japans suicide forest aokigahara is even scarier than it sounds duration. Since the 50s, the forest became the place causing most cases of suicide by strangulation. The forest is a 2016 american supernatural horror film directed by jason zada and written by ben ketai, nick antosca, and sarah cornwell. The abandoned would suffer long and horrible deaths from exposure in the gnarled trees. Discusses three cases of psychogenic amnesia following attempted suicide there. Aokigahara suicide forest the worlds second most popular suicide location. Provided to youtube by awal digital ltd aokigahara forest io echo io echo ghost in the shell music inspired by the motion picture. I hate logan paul, he is a bastard, and im really sad for the family from the dead man. Starring natalie dormer and taylor kinney, it follows a young woman who travels to aokigahara the suicide forest to find her sister the film was released on january 8, 2016 in the united states by gramercy pictures and was negatively. The aokigahara forest is the most popular site for suicides in japan. Describes aokigaharajukai jukai, a dense forest at the foot of mt.
The aokigahara forest in japan has been the source of much speculation, especially after the release of the hyped horror film the forest. Aokigahara jukai suicide forest in japan location on map. Many critics are blaming the film for sensationalizing tragedy and causing an increase in popularity for aokigahara suicide forest tours. Every search produces 7080 bodies annually, that is, at least once a week someone goes to the forest deciding never to return. Japans suicide forest, aokigahara jukai sea of trees. Aokigahara populary known as the suicide forest or sea of trees, is a 35squarekilometre 14 sq mi forest that is located at the northwest base of mount fuji in japan. Fuji in japan is a popular place to commit suicide and is ranked 2nd in the world after the golden gate bridge. Why do so many people choose aokigahara as a place to.
In the early 2000s, local government stopped reporting on the number of suicides in the forest, but it didnt have any effect on. After the novel kuroi jukai was published, in which a young lover commits suicide in the forest, people started taking their own lives there at a rate of 50 to 100 deaths a year. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. Located at the base of mount fuji, fewer than 100 miles west of the busy grind of tokyo, lies aokigahara. This infamous forest at the base of mount fuji in japan has earned the reputation of being the suicide forest, thanks to the dozens of suicides that get committed inside the forest every year. However, about 70 bodies are found by volunteers who clean the. Japans suicide forest is creepier and sadder than any movie. Tokyo paranormal 910 the suicide forest arte in english. Many urban legends surround this forest, and some believe it to be haunted because of its tragic history as a suicide spot. Take a hike in japans suicide forest aokigahara at base. Infamous for being the suicide forest a moniker that japans government both acknowledges and discourages aokigahara has long been a destination for thrill seeking tourists. Aokigahara forest made news around the world in recent years after a controversial video made by a certain american youtuber, but this forest has a much longer. Warning thread aokigahara the forest of suicidals in japan graphic might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Only when you see aokigahara first hand do you understand just how apt the moniker suicide forest really is.
Japan is bright, colorful, happy we took a look behind the facade and visited aokigahara. Aokigahara forest, also known as the sea of trees and suicide forest, is a 35 km2 forest that lies at the base of mount fuji in japan. At the entrance of the main trail into the aokigahara forest, there is a sign that urges people with suicide on the mind to think of their families and seek help from suicide prevention association. Aokigahara suicide forestresting in mount fujis shadow, suicide forest lies a shrouded by death, the worlds second most popular suicide location. Suicide forest aokigahara japan haunted ghost caught on tape by livescifi. Aokigahara is a forest that lies at the base of mount fuji, less than 100 miles west of tokyo. The aokigahara forest in japan has the unfortunate distinction of being a destination for people who are contemplating suicide. Poor families used to abandon their elderly and infirm in the woods when they became a burden. Locally, it is also known under the name of jukai sea of trees because of its very high density of trees. There are no clear reason why people choose aokigahara as their suicide spot. Locally known as aokigahara this forest has witnessed over 500 confirmed suicides since the 1950s. Its become known as one of the worlds most popular suicide sites in recent years after a spate of. Aokigahara, or the sea of trees, is a forest at the base of mt.
The aokigahara forest in japan, the site of logan pauls youtube video that sparked outrage, is known across the country as a place people go to commit suicide. Aokigahara, more commonly known as the suicide forest is a woodland that lies at mount fujis northwest base in japan. The forest has a association with demons in japanese mythology, and many suicides and deaths take place in the forest. Aokigahara is a forest of 35,000 square kilometers, stretching from the foot of mount fuji. Statistics on aokigaharas suicide rates vary due to the fact that some victims go undiscovered. Aokigahara is a dense forest that lies at the base of mount fuji in japan. Although that there are habit in the old japan where the elder and unwanted child are left in a mountain or forest to death, but it happens everywhere, not just aokigaha. The forest is reportedly the most popular site for suicide in japan and the second most popular site for suicide in the world. The forest contains a number of rocky, icy caverns, a few of which are popular tourist destinations. Eerie aokigahara forest, an impenetrable stretch of woodland on the slopes of mount fuji is also known as the suicide forest. Japans suicide forest, aokigahara jukai sea of trees hardlineathiest. The forest, which has a historic association with demons in japanese mythology, is a popular place for suicides.
Within these pages we strive to provide you with the most up to date information and. To stop people associating the forest with suicide, the local officials have stopped releasing the numbers to the public. And thats just the bodies that were discovered in the 14 square mile area. Although the forest itself is not very big around 35 square kilometers or 14 square miles, because of its high density of trees and dark areas the sun doesnt penetrate deeply inside the forest, many people get lost here. Aokigahara forest sits at the base of mount fugi in japan. Exploring aokigahara, the suicide forest, final youtube. These days, annual suicide rates are at least 30,000, hovering around 24 suicides per 100,000 people. Aokigahara, suicide forest in japan you visit the enfield haunting site because you have an interest in the paranormal. The aokigahara is considered to be haunted by demons in japanese mythology and given its history, it is not wonder why. The western edge of aokigahara, where there are several caves that fill with ice in winter, is a popular destination for tourists and. Exploring aokigahara, the suicide forest, final johny paranormal.
A controversial video by youtube star logan paul shows what appears to be a body hanging from a tree in japans aokigahara forest, known. The average suicide in aokigahara is typically middle aged men. Historically, aokigahara was said to be haunted by yurei, or ghosts from japanese mythology. If horror movies scare you to death, you should never plan a visit to the aokigahara forest in japan. The sea of trees northwest of the majestic mount fuji is the.
Taro, a 46yearold man fired from his job at an iron manufacturing company, hoped. A short documentary on the famous aokigahara forest in japan. Aokigahara is the second most popular suicide location after san franciscos golden gate bridge. Aokigahara, the infamous suicide forest of yamanashi. A musician has been playing songs into japans suicide forest in a bid to prevent people taking their own lives. Surely informed by this, paul treats aokigahara as a joke, the dead individual as a prop, and japanese culture in general as fodder for his comedy. It really shows the sadness and often overwhelming grief that some can experience, little slices of their life. Since 1971, authorities have removed upward of 100 bodies a year from the forest, making it the secondmost popular suicide spot in the world, behind the golden gate bridge. Along with that hype though, has been a corresponding backlash. Nicknamed the sea of trees as well as suicide forest, this forest at the base of mt. Government figures suggest that the underlying motivation for the majority of these deaths was work related depression, or karoshi. Since the 1970s, japanese police receives a special budget of 5 million yen to search for bodies in the forest. Horrorthriller german edition kindle edition by jeremy bates, andreas schiffmann. The beautiful japanese forest aokigahara, located at the foot of mount fuji, hides a dark secret that inspired a new hollywood horror film.
1287 1266 1447 164 48 864 830 1645 101 682 1685 1063 388 1649 177 1334 1004 1061 1460 1243 473 277 1071 722 720 771 936 1530 573 1297 601 395 400 73 302 178 131 1467 1480