@katrinibellini4033
In 2016 I was in a group that circled around the forest on our way to a different destination. At that time I had not heard of of the reputation, but definitely felt a darkness and overhanging melancholy. When I commented on how thick and dark the trees were (a dark, stormy day contributed to the atmosphere), our driver gave a shudder and said he’d rather NOT be here at all, and told us a bit about the legend. He certainly didn’t want to dwell on it or talk about it! There is a palpable, ominous feeling there.
@sleepysartorialist
One of my friends hiked there before she moved home to California from Japan. She said it was very peaceful but strange. You don't hear animals. I guess the glacier ice in the lava tubes below has also melted which is scary 😅
@JasonNaas
I'm not sure what angers me more - the fact that YouTube discourages use of the word 'suicide', or that people go along with it and talk around it. It's only a word.
@Onora619
I'd like to visit to appreciate the nature. It's gorgeous and seems peaceful. I'm sure there are tourist trails.
@lazyeight01
A complex and serious subject presented with talent and tact. Arigato Senpai.
@chheunthou8346
Great stories
@Robert-ys7fw
I love your channel. It reminded me of a recent novel published on Amazon for Kindle titled Nightmare in Maebashi.
@StinkinFilthy-ks6ds
Thank you for filling in the gaps of my knowledge. I knew some then, now I know more.
@JobKiriaku
It’s like a folklore location that’s actually real. It’s notoriety as the Suicide Forest gives it a very eerie and mysterious aura. A place of darkness.
@shannonspage9360
One aspect not broched by the content creator, japanese culture on death of a restless person. They believe that someone who dies an emotional or traumatic death will haunt the area. So ending ones self, they dont want their family to have to deal with finding their body and they also don't want to hurt their family by haunting the family home. They also see that dying at this forest they will not be alone but joining with the others who have also died there. Someone may also not want to be tied to a structure that contributed to their misery and ultimate self destruction.
@minhdo3482
Fantastic vid mate. Informative yet also compassionate. Great work
@rosetiger7268
The 1993 book is my favorite because having a physical copy makes me feel closer to the forest, and one can google translate it. Extreme content but interesting
@mkbra721
To say it clear. It is not only folklore.Not only the elderly brought there in times of hunger also the kids are brought there because it was easier for the parents to survive and when everything went well the new chance with a kid came then. But kids are also killed by their mothers in a water/water way/river etc. the mother kept the head under the waterlines and put heavy stones on the head to help the child to become immortal, a spirit or better know as Kappa. Yes Kappas are kids who died by the hand of their mother.
@monizumbada
Great video! I would love to know more about Matsumoto Kyoko
@TheBismee
superb .. loved it.. i wish i can go here some day..
@sootchh4055
I own a copy of the book Kanzen Jisatsu Manual, as well as its part 2. Fascinating read.
@ChasesdadNYC
Very well done.,.
@jeremybeezy
It's sad that the first time I heard of this place WAS the Logan Paul debacle.
@cooliipie
0:20 bro, I have this painting and I always thought that was just a wave
@summgai3889