There's actually plenty of wildlife in Aoki, you just don't commonly see it. read more
There's actually plenty of wildlife in Aoki, you just don't commonly see it. Much of the forest that's directly accessible to the public is dominated by trails that invade the first couple of kilometers, and those trails are actually frequented by people that want to stay in shape; families go for bike rides in this forest, if you can believe it. read more
Yes i know there was a famous novel that could of caused them but the suicides happened even before the novel. read more
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 Aokigahara. Suicide was used to be the way of the Samurai, an act to preserve honor, not as an escape from problems. read more