Aokigahara Forest

What the Show Claims

• ›Ancient Astronaut theorists cite the dark forest at the base of Mount Fuji where hundreds annually commit suicide, suggesting extraterrestrial activity creates negative energy at this 'evil place.'

What Archaeology Says

Aokigahara is a dense forest at the base of Mount Fuji with a tragic history of suicides, primarily attributed to psychological distress, historical poverty, and the forest's isolation rather than supernatural or extraterrestrial causes. Archaeological sites in the area relate to historical Japanese settlements and religious sites.