#15: Not the Place You Want to Get Lost
Aokigahara, nestled at Mount Fuji’s base, presents a haunting contrast between natural tranquility and human despair. Known as the “Suicide Forest,” it is the world’s second-most popular site for suicides, with a startling 247 attempts recorded in 2010 alone.
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Some attribute this somber reputation to the forest’s mythological connections with demons, while others point to its dense tree cover, which creates an eerie silence and disorienting maze-like quality. Hikers often use tape or string to navigate this dense woodland, adding to a chilling atmosphere accentuated by scattered personal items and letters.