However, the history of suicide in Aokigahara predates the novel, and the place has long been associated with death.
Hundreds upon hundreds of Japanese people have hanged themselves from the trees of Aokigahara forest.
Japan's suicide rate is already bad enough as it is, and having this forest and suicide manual on top of it all is pretty terrible.
Despite many efforts to prevent suicide and provide help to those considering it, Japan's suicide rate continues to rise.
