Ep. 30 - Aokigahara Forest in Japan




History Goes Bump Podcast show

Summary: Near Mount Fuji in Japan lies a forest that is 14sq miles & is referred to as the Sea of Trees. The forest's official name is Aokigahara Forest. It is notorious for its reputation as a place people go to die by their own hand. Many call this wooded area "The Suicide Forest." There are rumors that demons are present. Diane & Denise share the Japanese culture around suicide. Moment in Oddity features sword swallowing and This Day in History deals with the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.