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Suicide Forest Aokigahara, Japan: Aokigahara Forest, also known as the Sea of Trees, covers approximately 30 square kilometers (12 square miles) and is known for its lush greenery, dense undergrowth, and captivating flora and fauna. Moss-covered trees, serene walking paths, and crystal-clear streams create a serene ambiance that belies its dark reputation. The Japanese people who live in this area used to call this forest Zukari. The number of suicides in this area can be guessed from the information the local cops gather during the annual campaign. But it is never made public how many bodies are found here every year. It's still a secret why people come here and kill themselves. An old Japanese story says that some people who were sick and couldn't feed themselves were left in this forest of Aokigahara and passed away from hunger. The ghosts of those people are thought to look for a new life every day. It is also said that the souls of people who have killed themselves here live here.