Buddhist ascetic monks mummified themselves alive to expel the evil from Jukai in a gruesome process, and a journalist seeks a hidden cult in the forest and finds more than he bargained for.

Stories examining the origins of Jukai (the "Suicide Forest")-- from a volcanic eruption burying 30,000 to tales of ghosts, mysterious screams, the Tengu yokai creature in the trees, and superstitions surrounding the forest. 

Introduction to the Mysterious Japan Podcast: Exploring the compelling dark histories and strange mysteries of Japan in campfire tale format, prepared by an expert in Japan history and folklore.