With its unspoilt beauty, Japan’s Aokigahara Forest is a draw for tourists from around the globe. Yet it also has a more sinister and unwelcome reputation. The dense woodland near Mount Fuji’s ...

Some visitors have chosen Japan's Aokigahara, or 'suicide forest,' as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.

This leaves travelers with an ethical conundrum that’s tough to solve: Aokigahara is a beautiful place, and it’s located near one of Japan’s most compelling and popular natural features.

Its proper name is Aokigahara Jukai, which roughly translates to “Blue Tree Meadow Sea of […] Jordan Campbell. Aokigahara: Nature's Mystery and Myth in Japan's Silent Woods.

Soaring above the enigmatic landscapes of Japan's Aokigahara Forest, this stunning drone footage reveals a place of haunting beauty and tranquility. From the dense, lush foliage that blankets the ...

Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate is a place where the suicidal ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—To combat the persistent threat of suicides in Aokigahara forest, officials here are now relying on drones in addition to routine sweeps on foot.