AOKIGAHARA FOREST, Japan (CNN)-- Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate ...

Its proper name is Aokigahara Jukai, which roughly translates to “Blue Tree Meadow Sea of Trees.” The forest is legendary not just for being nicknamed the “Suicide Forest,” but also for ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—To combat the persistent threat of suicides in Aokigahara forest, officials here are now relying on drones in addition to routine sweeps on foot.