7. Suicide Forest, Japan
Officially called Aokigahara, the Suicide Forest is a 4 square miles forest
that lies at the northwest base of Mount Fuji in Japan. Historically associa-
ted with demons in Japanese mythology, the forest has such a dense tree
distribution that it literally blocks winds, making it exceptionally quiet and
eerie place. Despite numerous signs, in Japanese and English, urging peo-
ple to reconsider their actions, the forest – for some reason – has become
a popular spot for suicides. Statistically, about 100 suicides occurred there
every year. However, it is suggested that many other corpses have been
lying there for years undiscovered.
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