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Aokigahara (青木ヶ原, 'Blue Tree Meadow'), also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai), is a forest on the northwestern flank of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, thriving on 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of hardened lava laid down by the last major eruption of Mount Fuji in 864 CE.
Jan 2, 2022 · At the foot of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain peak in Japan, sprawls a 30-square-kilometer forest called Aokigahara. For many years, the shadowy woodland was known as the Sea of Trees. But in recent decades it has taken on a new name: Suicide Forest.
Nov 5, 2014 · Aokigahara, unfortunately also known as Japan's “Suicide Forest,” is a dense forest that lies at the base of Mount Fuji. Many urban legends surround this forest, and some believe it to be haunted because of its tragic history as a suicide spot.
Jun 7, 2023 · 1. Aokigahara is one of the world’s best-known destinations for suicide. 2. Japan has a tradition of ritual suicide. 3. Japan has a high suicide rate. 4. The Japanese government enacted...
Unspoiled expanses and wildlife in a forest on volcanic rock. Aokigahara Forest grew upon lava spewed from Mt. Fuji in the major eruption from the 9th century. This thriving, dense forest stretches for 30 square kilometers.
Feb 23, 2017 · An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide. Photographer Tomasz Lazar asks us to envision the final walk of those who have died in Aokigahara forest—as well as the spirits that remain.
Jun 28, 2017 · Take a Chilling Hike Through Aokigahara Forest. To complement your trip to Mount Fuji, why not take a detour and visit Aokigahara. It has been dubbed as a "suicide forest," made famous by Seicho Matsumoto's 1960 novel Kuroi Jukai ( Black Sea of Trees ), and is our top spookiest spot in Japan.
Aokigahara Forest, alternately known as the Sea of Trees, is a dense, primeval forest of mixed coniferous and broadleaf trees stretching across 30 square kilometers.
Feb 2, 2023 · Aokigahara, also known as the “Sea of Trees”, or the infamous “Suicide Forest”, is a dense forest located in the northwest part of Japan’s Mount Fiji. This unique forest is known for its stunning beauty and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.
Aokigahara, aka, the Sea of Trees, is a forest on the northwestern foot of Mount Fuji. Locally, it is also known as Jukai or "Sea of Trees" because of its high density of trees but is also known for its tragic reputation...
