The Aokigahara Forest, or as many know it, the 'Suicide Forest' in Japan - What attracts so many people to this place? Is it the eerie, beautiful nature that lures troubled souls to find one last moment of peace? Or is it something more sinister? In this episode, Jessica talks about the stunning forest in all its wonders, and we take a deep dive into the history of suicide in Japan.

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