(BANNED VIDEO) Japan's Most Haunted Forest | Aokigahara 青木ヶ原 | Demon Caught On Camera

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be warned, as we venture deeper into the heart of Aokigahara, we confront the darkness lurking within.. Aokigahara is by far the most haunted and dark forest in the entire world. its located in Japan and is right around mt fuji ! Today we take all are ghost devices and go and investigate this forest and ty to figure out WHY and WHO or WHAT is causing so much sadness in the forest... is it a curse ?? is it evil?? is it something beyond what our minds can comprehend?
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[@ExploringWithJosh]

If you're struggling, it's okay to share your feelings. your not alone Crisis Lifeline number call 988 Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support - for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for help to speak to a mental health professional Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [e-mail] for a reply within 24 hours Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

[@-ratto-]

Can't you read "Do not enter"? 立入禁止も読めねえのかお前は People who make light the Japanese people should not come to Japan.

[@nathanbarbaric8879]

Do you think your viewers all want to unalive ourselves? Lol

[@courtyk7118]

People go there to end there lives, the forest doesn’t have nothing to do with it

[@XabiotuAccUsedWhenYTCensors]

About timestamp 05 15 you are on literally the parking lot from my dream i had year ago from where my father(rip since 2018) went into the black coloured forest,since then i had multiple dreams all about aokigahara but couldnt follow their stories,what is it about,now im watching this video in hope to understand what was happening

[@loriskotheim4404]

Hey Josh, you should come to Canada 🇨🇦. Banff Hotel in Alberta is very haunted. Many other places as well, Saskatchewan, British Columbia etc…. Love watching you Josh, as well as all the collaborations you do.

[@bennu547]

It’s not that big a mystery. This forest has so much sadness and sorrow. Sadness and sorrow attracts more sadness and sorrow. Take that and the fact that Japan has one of the highest if not the highest suicide rate in the world, it’s no wonder why this forest attracts so many people who are deeply hurting. Plus the fact that this forest is very dense and easy to be alone in

[@bennu547]

I got problems because I stated facts?😹 I’m not the one who needs help here friend🙃 With logic and with grammar. Name me one thing that I said that was incorrect and why it’s wrong. Nothing I said was incorrect. Japan does have a high suicide rate. This forest is just perfect for being alone and taking your life. Especially since hundreds of people have done so in the past, that will attract more people to come to this forest to end their life. What about anything I said was illogical? And please construct sentences that actually make sense

[@GOESTEY]

but i do believe it is hounted, but i dont think that is the reason why people take their lifes there.

[@godofmyworld77]

Sadness is a serious and strong vibration

[@lukush4207]

The last part is 100% true people who survived the attempt. All said it was so they could successfully die without being noticed

[@bennu547]

@lukush4207 Yep. It’s a dense forest. It’s so easy to not be noticed there. The forest itself is so beautiful. It’s just a shame that it caries such sadness. Being able to hide and has such a sad history? It’s no wonder it’s a hot spot for suicide

[@sonie4208]

Hear me out, the forest itself isn’t dark or out to get people. The energy of the forest is different depending on your intentions of going there, your headspace, and expectations due to what you may have already heard. But lets also not forget Aokigahara is generally dangerous because of how dense and unkept it is due to preservation (which is the main reason they advise people not to go in, it’s unsafe even for knowledgeable rescuers) and a generally easy place for people to get lost in or just never found if they’re there because they wanted to end it. Most people there sadly view it as shameful and would rather be deemed as missing and never found. It pains me to see the death toll rise and Japan not finding a sustainable way to decrease the numbers. People are overworked, underpaid, and feel they have no other option.

[@Audio_Revelations]

yeah for 1 hour, I did not see anything weird or scary at all and when I got to places that people say were haunted, I never see or hear any strange

[@ruthfield4083]

well said, i agree if any energy the forest is putting out is because mother nature is so sad at being used this way......if you believed this forest was good luck and held nothing but goodness you would feel great walkig through, the fact that so many have come to give up on life, their souls have left negative energy but thats not to harm anyone else, its just a sadness left lingering, mother nature has been used in such a sad way she is crying out to people to stop......

[@MeryddJ]

Ive heard a couple of ghost videos from native Japanese who weren't necessarily believers in that kind of thing that went into the forest with dark intentions but something made its presence known and tried to stop them. It could be a ghost or spirit or maybe their minds way of dealing with it and backing out but I also don't beleive that this forest is has a dark or demonic energy to it

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

​@@Audio_Revelationsthanks! Saved me an 1:20:00. ;) Later ✌️

[@zer0n9ne]

Yeah. Agree 100%. It's sad because when you just look at it as a forest, it looks so enchanting.

[@oldmansam95]

It’s so eerie how silent the forest is. In forests, you can hear streams or bugs or other wildlife. This is like absolute silence. No planes, no bugs, no birds, no water, no wind. Spooky!

[@capitalgames318]

**World most quietest forest** Meanwhile... Man (screaming out his lunges): "Are there bad entities here?"

[@oldmansam95]

@@capitalgames318 🤣🤣

[@OzzyAndWaz]

57:17 That’s one of the 丸金石碑(Marugane Monuments) in Aokigahara Jukai, aka Suicide Forest. I did a quick Google search and found out that these stones are actually guideposts for ascetic monks who walk through the sea of trees. They were crafted by Marukin-ko, a religious group devoted to worshipping Mt. Fuji and its divine spirits. The top two characters are the letter 金 enclosed in a circle and the letter 詣, translating to 'Marukin pilgrimage'. On the right side, it reads 右ぎやうば, meaning 'the practice places are on the right'. On the left side, it reads 左なるさわ, meaning 'Narusawa villages are on the left' And on the far left, it reads 明治丗丁酉年二月廿日建之, which translates to 'Constructed on February 20, 1897'.

[@ChrisInOsaka]

At 56:00 is an Edo period (1603-1867) gravestone. The old style of Kanji is difficult for most Japanese to read. I’ve seen plenty of them in an old forest cemetery in near the mountain village in Kyushu that my Japanese wife’s ancestors came from. Anyway, they didn’t always cremate bodies then (became popular in the Meiji era after 1867) so someone is probably buried there.

[@hazechannel7340]

Thank you

[@zoeinez5061]

thank u i was looking for the educational comment

[@nuggetjuice5025]

the circled character looks like the kanji “gold” and could have been the name Kin or Kane. I think lol

[@nuggetjuice5025]

which was apparently a common/popular name during the edo period.

[@zoeinez5061]

@@nuggetjuice5025 may they rest in peace

[@jasonsmith7518]

Josh, a good place to investigate is Sekigahara, it's a small town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture. One of the largest and most important Samurai battles happened in Sekigahara in the year 1600. 30,000 Samurai died in the first 6 hours of the battle. The battle united East and West Japan, and established the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for the next 250 years. Sekigahara is small town with a population today of around 7000 people and is small enough that it would be easy to investigate. The Japan series has been awesome! Thanks!

[@AcidxAnarchy]

This one, I'd love to see them go here.

[@jamiemorton1765]

30 thousand it's hard to imagine all them samurai lying dying

[@alfonzo9289]

I'd love to see this!!

[@jeffreybower5959]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anastasiabeaverhousin5398]

Will your recommendation get the little rich boy more money? He’s not going, unfortunately.

[@Claireffa]

I've got a Masters in Japanese language but also studied the history, social and political economics amongst other things of the country, and Aokigahara is something we all touched upon in our classes in the UK and whilst we were living over in Japan. It's not the forest itself that brings people to it, people generally go there with intent to unalEYEve themselves. The forest itself is beautiful and is obviously protected, but I believe it's the energy that resides within it from all past souls that may be present there. Japanese people are under a lot of pressure to comply with specific social expectations and they don't get the help they need when they're feeling all sorts of ways as mental health and even disabilities are not something that's widely recognised over there. For some people, this is the only option they see as a way out, much like in the Western world. The forest, like you know is dark, dense, and goes for miles, a good majority of isn't mapped and you can easily get lost without the correct navigation or following the path. Some people who just want to 'disappear' go into this forest with the intent of disappearing and not being found. They don't want to be found and want to just erase themselves. I believe that it's the residual energy of all these people who are/were hurting that give the forest it's negative energy.

[@lax4359]

mind telling us what the gravestone said then if you know japanese? 56:58

[@SamiHime]

​​@@lax4359 ・ 金 詣？ 左 右 な？ ？ る や さ 土同 る I tried to go more in depth but it's just hard for me to make out more letters 金 means mainly gold, money, something valuable 詣 (詣 pilgrimate, 詣する visit a shrine, 詣る to pay one's respect) 左 left 右 right ま、な、る、さ、や are meaningless by themselves 土 soil 同 the same

[@geddon436]

That is good synopsis of the attraction of the forest. I plan to eventually kill myself in the woods. Debating on if I should kill myself here in U.S., or fly to Japan to at least get to see another country.

[@kwynnmccallumbega4705]

Thank you for the awesome information ❣️ ALOHA FROM HAWAII 🌺🌴🌈🤙

[@barrywainwright3391]

You're no fun. You must be the life of a party. I guess you don't believe in Bigfoot or crop circles either.

[@moonbunniee6050]

Hey Josh, another awesome collection to your Japan series 🫡 However, please also do some videos where you and the boys are just genuinely exploring the places that was once filled with life, where we can join you go through all the small details, e.g. showing us photos of people that used to live that place, expiry date of the soup can left at the table etc etc

[@Thesweetestpegasus]

I'm enjoying this series so much. I'm disabled so I can't explore much anymore, watching you really helps💕

[@Isa_7511]

❤

[@MommaBear87]

What kind of places have you explored in your life? I'd love to get out in nature more!!

[@ashleyknoepfler169]

I’m disabled too and rarely leave my apartment.. watching these videos makes me feel like I’m on the adventure with them ❤

[@Syed_Asif]

May Allah make you healthy ❤❤❤

[@sindrom715]

You know its gonna be a good day when Josh,Sam&Colby and TwinParanormal upload in the same day

[@kuma194]

That would be amazing to see! 🤩

[@mariselechevarria4130]

I'm hoping that all of them, including Seth, can make a collaboration. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PipeDownXboxLive]

ProjectFear Upload too.

[@SilverMist0121]

Caspersight and nuke top 5 also

[@arshdeepsingh3797]

Amazing day

[@HeyLisaKay]

This Forest holds so much sadness & hurt. I remember watching this back in 2016! Looking forward to seeing you back & doing a different exploration this time!

[@valtina15]

"Beyond the Dark" is my top, favorite haunted exploration series on KZbin! I've lost count how many times I've re-watched this series' videos while waiting for a new one to drop. Thank you Josh for yet another exciting, informative and scary video! 🥰💗

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you so much!

[@dustinfraser4261]

l just watched your video from the Japanese it was most frightening videos l seen at the end of your video you said comment below I'll tell you this yes I wanna see more of these Japanese ghost videos I really enjoy this one I absolutely love your content keep them coming

[@nathanbarbaric8879]

You must not watch many channels?

[@Fae_Winter]

Aokigahara forest is the largest forest in Japan, open 24 hours, also conveniently located near several major roads. It is also a rarity among Japan forests, because it’s green all year round. This is most likely because of the volcanic lava creating an ideal soil for plants to grow. So it may attract people just simply because of the dense greenery. It appears beautiful, and then as you go through, the sun seemingly disappears behind the trees, almost creating a 360° darkness. Dark environments have been known to cause depression to deepen or enhance already existing conditions. It’s almost like it’s nighttime even during the day.

[@khozanofficial4000]

hey baibeh

[@rambojp73]

"Open 24 hours" lmao 🤣🤣 They can't close the forest! 🤣🍀👊🏻

[@sonnenblumefrau2048]

​@@rambojp73some parks can be closed you know. Grow up.

[@rambojp73]

@@sonnenblumefrau2048 I said forest, not park, fool!! 🤣🍀

[@HIGHLANDER3356]

Josh, I think the fact that you go to Europe and Japan is one of the things that sets you apart from the rest. Also, you are empathetic, genuine, thoughtful and have a great sense of humour. I also love that collaborate with others so often. So yes, I would like to see more foreign videos. I’m from Canada. Maybe you could do something from the Great White North. ❤❤❤

[@loriskotheim4404]

Yes! I agree… Come to Canada! The Banff Hotel in Banff, Alberta is very haunted. Many other places as well in Saskatchewan, British Columbia etc…

[@katiimelody]

Thank you Josh, the team, everyone and the spirit that protected you guys in that forest !

[@captain8insane602]

Man I'm so glad you still upload after all these years and how you keep chugging along. I love your stuff and the facts you lay out for us. It's a very beautiful thing what you do. Never stop josh. One of my favorite youtubers.

[@liseedvardsen4573]

This series is by far my favourite on KZbin! Thank you for all the effort and amazing content 🙌🏻

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you for watching

[@loriskotheim4404]

He gets so excited! I like that he actually cares and doesn’t disrespect

[@brittanyguerrero8901]

Loving this. You should definitely come back and please bring Twin Paranormal. That would be epic. 🤘🏻

[@Brea_LeotheCat]

Great video guys! Loving the Japan Series definitely should come back around Halloween time too!

[@ritudasgupta4093]

I could legit feel the forest's dark vibes through the video. And the fact that something was trying to protect u guys from that. I'll be real sad when the Japan series is over! Great job guys!!

[@mskinetik]

Can't get enough of this Japan series! So amazing!!! Chills! Thanks Josh!!!

[@chrissd.4425]

More of Japan's haunted videos, please! Looking forward to them!

[@Princessdiana30x]

Great content as always and I love the intro so much.

[@logansportgurl]

Sundays have been my favorite day of the week because of this. Thank you for the risks and hard work you put into this for so many years Josh. ♥️

[@ocallaghanemily]

Really liking how you're adding your old footage into the Japan series. It's kind of giving a sense of nostalgia 😅

[@nadiaandkofi]

Yea right I’m like no way it was so many years ago

[@anthonykoopmans4435]

Love your straight forward no BS style. Just joined & thanks!

[@UndyingZombie]

I used to go camping as a kid there. ( As well as later on too but not as often. ) It can be a nice place. It just depends on your mindset as well as where you go. Sadly a lot of people choose to.. Well you know.. In that forest. I believe they do so because its a more secluded place compared to where they normally live/walk around. Its upsetting and sad that people get to their breaking point and make that choice. ( They do not choose to do what they do there because of the forest, that is something you got wrong. They have already chosen to do so before going there. ) It is one thing I dislike about my home country. Mental health is not taken care of very well at all. Its gotten better compared to what it used to be at least but it still has a long ways to go. There is still a very heavy stigma to it. Aokigahara can be a dangerous place since it does have things that can cause you harm. ( Like spiders, ect ) It is also vast. A very much unexplored place. It is a easy pace for people to get lost. More so since there is a lot of area that has a type of metal underneath that causes problems for most compasses. The forest itself is not dark either, I am not sure where you are getting that idea from. The only reason the place might feel that way is because you, yourself, are feeling that way and just projecting it onto the area you are at. The mind can do strange things when it comes to that but that is another subject that would make this comment MUCH bigger than it already is.. But back to Aokigahara.. While, as I mentioned that it can be a dangerous place.. it can also be a fun place to go to. To go camping at as I mentioned. I have a fair amount of good memories camping out there with members of my family and friends. So once again. Its not the forest itself, but its the mindset of the person.

[@SamiHime]

Besides, the fact that people choose to end their life there doesn't mean the forest itself is haunted It's right by the foot of Fuji san, it's holy place On top of that, 青木ヶ原樹海 is literally not haunted and definitely not the most haunted forest, it's 慰霊の森 It's sad to see how they make fun videos out of people's misery They had to be struggling for a while to decide to end everything like this, often in painful ways, just for some you tubers to say that it was the forest dark aura who made them take their lives 😬

[@jessicaeaster2779]

As always excited for this episode. Thank you for always giving us the best content ❤️ Watching you had helped me deal with terminal brain cancer.

[@rachellaflex2249]

Josh...I am LOVING these Japan videos! Can't wait for more!

[@itsanorristhing3825]

Your videos are awesome I will watch and support anywhere you go! I cannot wait for my merch! Rocking on the East Coast!! New England!!!!

[@hahomy]

wow josh great video very interesting i really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing im glad u guyz went here, i think u had good results xx cant wait to see the rest of the japan series xx

[@missyveach]

So excited for this one! Josh you're a great investigator!

[@hauntedmoon1191]

I'm loving this series Josh! I look forward to your releases each week. Definitely one of the best channels out there. The way you are respectful in everything you do and your research. Brilliant josh

[@pammaggio8135]

This was soooo interesting and so insane how much evidence you all caught!! Well done lads!!

[@margaretperez2647]

I love your channel its very intriguing I watch it when I exercise 😊😊😊😊I can definitely tell there is something very dark and very wrong with that forest....

[@jaclynnvandussen86]

This is a really good episode Josh. Thank you. We need a gear video for sure! 😊

[@100seanaboo]

I love would to see more “Beyond the Dark” videos in Japan. Love everything that you do! Keep the amazing work!

[@debbiebusnello1945]

Absolutely love seeing Dan exploring with you Josh. Amazing videio

[@mcm2090]

Haunted videos anywhere around the world :)) Loving your investigations The videos from Japan are very good and more Japan videos would be great too

[@PeppieP]

What a fantastic channel you have Josh. It is with respect you wander through this forest, by all means ask but never antagonise. Sorrow and sadness and evil can only keep each other company. May all rip. Safe travels x. I am so enjoying your trip to Japan.

[@rebelprincess2985]

Brilliant video tonight josh . Dan , Dave and Steve are brilliant also. I love when ye are all together exploring. Keep up the great work . Can’t wait for next week video 👻👻👻👻👻

[@PattiMahaney]

33:52 loving this video. I’ve been watching exploring with Josh and Steve Ronan for many many many years I just don’t like when people are told Josh to calm down or it was probably you that set off the room pod I mean these guys were doing this a long time and they’ve been to that place before many years ago so I’m a little protective of Josh. Great job, Bro!!!!

[@anneclem5645]

Yes that annoyed me too. I was thinking back off bro. Thats the only thing about 2 different teams coming together they may do things the other don't like or agree with. But shouldn't call each other down like that. Sorry but that really got under my skin lol

[@ariannefayebaranda1498]

Always waiting for Beyond the Dark

[@samanthaholt5713]

I haven't been this early to one of your videos in so long and I'm so excited for this one!!!

[@Dayna-Punky]

Im excited for this one! I know Josh will be respectful unlike other youtubers!

[@maryannlohr7379]

Just curious, wasn't Josh with Jas and Angelo at one time because he sounds familiar.

[@lobodesade6780]

The less said about that youtuber the better!

[@JessiesHistoriesMysteries]

Great video Josh! I've always wanted to investigate there myself.

[@allisoncarter6095]

I just need a three hour loop of that rain and fire crackle sound.... but seriously, great video and great moving around the rain

[@wes4912]

Hell yeah Josh !! My homie and I are we’re wondering if you were gonna put out another video on this!! We’ve been talking about it for about a month now ! Thanks for the surprise ! We enjoy watching your videos and getting to know this history on these insane places around the world ! You got support from Michigan and Indiana !! Hope to meet you one day !! 🎉🎉

[@canclimer6053]

I find it strange that everytime Josh's yelling out, and was saying that they was hearing a voice the rain picked up, like the spirits didn't want that to be recorded.

[@zeldasmiler]

Thankyou for your effort Josh and your team for providing us quality content. Hope you all are doing great, and please be safe always

[@justaleexa3044]

Going through it , your vids never miss 🖤🖤 thank you

[@lorrainelogue6504]

ANOTHER FANTASTIC SHOW JOSH AND THEY FULL TEAM ... YOUR SHOWS ARE BRILLIANT...

[@dutchdc]

You ROCK Josh!! Always awesome videos!

[@emanasco]

Call me crazy, but I absolutely love your videos! Aokigahara has always been my favorite place to investigate, even though I've never even been out of the US. I've been a fan and follower for such a long time, I think it's time to go to more places to investigate, not just the UK but maybe even places within South America. They have really different ways of seeing ghosts, different experiences, customs, etc. Or go further into Europe, see and experience the different cultures of Bulgaria, or The Netherlands. You are the master of where you'd like to go, and I will always be watching. Love ya'll!

[@sandie3330]

I love all the paranormal videos best. Any location is cool with me. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@K.Swift1968]

Just started watching this and I love it.. This forest has always pulled me to it, not to hurt myself but to feel the sadness of those who have passed there... I would one day love to explore it for myself, but thank you Josh for sharing your explore with me for now, I appreciate it greatly...

[@disgusting_roach]

Me too. Feel sad thinking about all of the people who ended their life there.

[@mott2945]

Have you watched Johny’s channel on it ? So so sad

[@Syed_Asif]

Same but i wish we have something to not lost thisr and cover all jungle too

[@Syed_Asif]

​@@mott2945why what happened

[@mott2945]

@@Syed_Asif he kept finding bodies mate (seriously) must be upto at lest 5-6 now

[@SarahAlassal-lx4sj]

I’m really enjoy watch your videos. That’s amazing thanks Josh

[@AntiVegan]

Go Josh Go! Been a fan for years, God bless you and stay safe

[@jillmondt5398]

Please, more Haunted Japan. Josh you put out great content, your style and approach always makes for a chill viewing experience.

[@trudiemead9896]

I am in the middle of watching this and had to take a moment to tell you just how amazing this is. I am so glad you all went in as a group and the activity is awesome. I can’t wait to see more! ❤

[@livingunderarock56]

Thank you Josh and gang for finally doing this forest justice with your(s) video(s)!! You guys were able to find out some sad and incredible information on what is drawing those lost souls in. Well done!!

[@unakelly2318]

Fantastic video Josh and gang, thank you so much for travelling all the way to Japan ❤ Definitely paranormal activity 💯. As soon as you passed the "do not enter" barrier I got a headache... then got another whopper of a headacher when you started up the SLS. Great stuff 👏

[@chicovsgaming1387]

yes we do love it the horror japan content great content love your videos man

[@trudiemead9896]

Wow that was awesome, I loved it. A huge yes to going back and to more haunted videos. I love good haunted videos anywhere, but these ones are so interesting, they are pretty special. Probably because our cultures and histories are so different. Whatever it is, the way you guys are tackling this is also a huge part of why they are so good… keep doing what you’re doing. ♥️ 😁♥️😁

[@plantmomma77]

Josh you were such a baby back in 2017 when you went to that forest. You look so young, now your older and Wiser and you know so much more about ghosts and exploring. What's the one biggest thing you've learned about ghost hunting since you were there in 2017? Just wondering!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

well in 2017 tbh i like did not really believe in ghosts much it wasn't until i went to the conjuring house where my believes shifted one thing i learned is they can be everywhere but its all about how u invite them in to your bubble and mind. before i can be in a asylum and completely ignore a bang or w.e etc i wouldnt even rly hear it . now i can go in an asylum and like feel the heavyness etc tbh id be scared now to go alone in 1 at night but before i wouldnt lol

[@plantmomma77]

@ExploringWithJosh so you think your more open to the other side then since you started ghost investigations? I bet that after exploring all these locations you can feel when something is near even when your not investigating. Have you ever brought a spirit home with you, or has something followed you?

[@ROYALTHRUST]

@@ExploringWithJosh good stuff replying to people bro amazing content appreciate the genuine atmosphere darkness is just light that has forgotten its light take care bro much love from Australia! 😊🙏

[@bbaciliere]

Please more videos in Japan! This is original content, nobody else is doing it and y’all are amazing together!

[@vimal-cliobconsulting]

Is it even real?

[@susiephillips7532]

I love your channel, especially your Japan excursions. It's really fascinating. Thank you.

[@sharpyjohn3756]

A guy from Australia visit the forest last year, he saw one man staring at him behind the tree and when he greet him, the ramdom guy ran away. Night time while he check out the forest, something pull his bag pack forcefully, he begin to ran away from that forest. Omg

[@Syed_Asif]

Scary could be a negative energy is he was alone??

[@sharpyjohn3756]

@@Syed_Asif 𝒚𝒆𝒔

[@Syed_Asif]

@@sharpyjohn3756 😨😨scary

[@theluckystumble]

I find it interesting the Ghost Talker said "Where are my ashes?" when the vast majority of Japanese people are cremated. I've been to this forest before as well but during the day so it just felt super normal, it is oddly quiet tho! There's a bat cave you can go to and also two ice caves nearby (on the Yamanshi side) so there are cave systems in the area. Caves in Japan tend to be limestone as well I think. I've lived in Japan for a long time and have been enjoying this series so far Josh, nice work! That stone marker you found btw said "kin" at the top, which means "gold" and also had the kanji for left and right on it. I can't read anything else but it's likely it's just an old marker for the area.

[@josephsingapore8742]

Daytime go is better..

[@lax4359]

thx for the info

[@dawnfreeman1839]

Great show guys ! Thx

[@abusethaglitter79]

Great Video Josh

[@mikeharrison72]

These are great to watch. No matter how old you are this still intrigues you. Keep doing these videos, anywhere is good. I love the UK ones cause I’m originally from Edinburgh and I love seeing stuff in Britain but this was great as well. Would love to go to Japan. I love Dans content as well. Great stuff.

[@JessAtanacioJakovljevic]

I love the Japan series. I grew up in Japan and can't wait to go back since I now live in Europe. ❤ I love the haunted explorations, please keep them coming!

[@agds91078]

I remember when I first started watching your vids and the first time you traveled there taking us along with you. I’m so excited to be going back with you again. ❤ Hugs from southeast Kentucky

[@esmekapea4298]

Loving the ghost vids

[@LoveLieghStory]

Holy cow! This is heavy, I would be terrified. I appreciate you because I can tell you put your heart and soul into all of these investigations! Always great content this Japan trip had been AMAZING!!!

[@vimal-cliobconsulting]

Is this even real?

[@jenro643]

The ASMR of the patter of the rain and the crackling of the fire was so pleasant ☺

[@myrtlepursel4443]

Yes please continue with your haunted videos, thank you so much

[@evanvavoulas4011]

9:10 did you guys see the little fairy flying around

[@xbox992]

Thanks josh for sll the hard work and effort you have been putting into tour videos you have tough me alot about the paranormal and i have joined a ghost hutting team and we are going to explore some of the places you have been too thanks much love bro

[@debwierck5730]

These videos in Japan are the best. By the way I wanted to say that I just love your intro and the music you have along with it ❤

[@anneclem5645]

Great video Josh!!!!

[@gtaitz]

Love your video Josh, but please remember to bring protection with you especially when there are demons!

[@darjapop]

Honestly the spirits calling people in makes so much sense, what a crazy video! Nice way to unwind after work

[@canclimer6053]

@16:29 please tell me some one else heard a woman screaming in the distance? It's right after Josh say oh theres a little cave down hear, at frist I thought background music but no I dont think so, It gave me goosebumps ...

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

Very faint, but definitely a scream if you listen past the music

[@HoesLoveCoCo]

*here

[@stephaniedowns-guarino6999]

I heard it also @38:00 I hear women humming? and @40:24

[@SamiHime]

青木ヶ原樹海 Aokigahara jukai is literally not even haunted, it was created on holy soil by the foot of Mt Fuji Just leave those poor souls alone 😅 Jukai is never listed among paranormal places and the most haunted forest in Japan is 慰霊の森 irei no mori/ Irei Forest

[@SpiritSeekerSue]

Wow some amazing activity guy's!! Loved this vid, very interesting indeed and Yes I would love to see you do more haunted vids like this.

[@sharongreene3517]

Josh delivering as always… thank you bro for another awesome video❤

[@sloppymommy4796]

I'm American, but having done some research into Japan, I see that there are a lot of social issues that Japan and their youth are facing and due to the culture, these issues may be around for a while and it's very sad that some people feel like their is no way out other than to end themselves, i think it just so happens that that forest is where they choose to do it. I think you had the very best of intentions by coming to this forest, but I think if someone wants to find out WHY this darkness is happening, then they need to help - in whatever way they can - help raise more awareness about mental health, mental health issues and that its OK to seek help for the crisis that life can sometimes bring. As the population of Japan is on the decline and there are more elderly people, the youth are feeling a lot of pressure to do well in school and be the breadwinners for their families, there are a lot of people who need a lot of help.

[@noeldee9236]

It’s not always mental health people are being called to the forest by dark entities

[@mowvu5380]

​@@noeldee923699.9% mental health 0.1% potential creepiness

[@englishup1]

u are correct! i am also American, but lived in japan for a long time. My wife is Japanese, and my longetst stint thus far has been 15 yrs. There a lot of social issues. People dont really pick on people with mental health, but at the same time there are almost NO programs FOR people with mental health.

[@kyusukui2460]

I've never been in Japan (I would love to go), but reading about the topic, apparently in the parking lot at the edge of the forest there are several signs, both in japanese and english, discouraging suicide. And many of those who have been in the forest says that it feels like if something where pulling you deeper into it. Some thinks that the sensation of being ''pulled'' is caused by the ghosts of those who died in the forest (those who committed suicide and who got lost) and evil (or simply lonely) youkai, who wishes to keep them inside the forest.

[@dstevenson1980]

This was awesome ,love you guys ❤

[@stevendmercado1783]

You should explore in the future here in Puerto Rico, there’s good abandoned places, and hunted ones. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS JOSH, keep up the amazing content, love it🔥❤️

[@brittanie81892]

I would definitely love to see more videos like this of Japan this is awesome and with being spiritual and an empath I very much drawn to this type of stuff ☺

[@HollyWood.8309]

Love all your ghost hunting videos! Japan is awesome! Love seeing the places out of the country that dont get covered often by the youtubers I watch. Love all the history you talk about too

[@giannesasondoncillo7895]

This is what i miss on any exploration videos no any other so much playback picture . Keep up josh

[@leighannwhitelock]

Ive been waiting for this one i absolutely love your show ❤

[@kjames982010]

Just a note... the forest has a LOT of animals - foxes, deer, bats and Japanese squirrels, as well as a very wide variety of birds, lots of insects. The foxes make a sound like a womans moan or scream, deer make soft, long grunts to call to one another or make a raspy wheeze when irritated or angry. Also, as all that tree and plant life die, it turns into dirt and fall into the cracks. the roots seek it out, so they run deep in some areas. a lot fo the mystery of the place is simply explainable. also, the soil has a high iron content which interferes with GPS and cell phone signals, its all natural.

[@kjames982010]

additionally, people kill themselves there because of the original book about suicide in the forest and the manual by Wataru Tsurumi ( about " the hardness of living". In the end its not supernatural its just people compounding the problem, encouraged by previous attempts.

[@kjames982010]

ALSO,... Ubasute is a form of euthanasia that translates roughly to “abandoning an old woman.” In this practice-allegedly resorted to in Japan during times of famine-a family decreases the number of mouths to feed by leading an elderly relative to a mountain or similarly remote environment to die from dehydration, starvation, or exposure. Many argue that ubasute was never a real tradition, but a product of folklore, potentially connected to the suicide forest.

[@antonioparedes7387]

Well said

[@l_z1478]

Oh cool to know

[@Vishnu7Shani510]

Wait till it happens to you. Then you'll stop scouring for bs to explain the real paranormal. Ur in for a tough life. Accept it they are real and they're all over. The stench of fear coming off you is disgusting. The afterlife is a thing .... have had PLENTY of experiences myself. Don't believe me...fine. wait till it happens to you.

[@libertygreene3472]

Omg I love the videos been watching since you started KZbin stay safe ❤

[@dannejoon]

The Spirit Talker app is probably just programmed with phrases and that’s why it’s spouting English phrases.

[@DailyTales-k21]

That 2016 video of urs was the first video i saw of you and absolutely loved it❤