Aokigahara Jukai. The secrets beyond the trees.
Encounters in Shiretoko and Notsuke Peninsula Recently, I visited Shiretoko and Notsuke Peninsula in Hokkaido. While this isn’t about the Mt. Fuji area, these places are truly special, and I want to share what I experienced there little by little. On this trip, I was lucky enough to see a wide variety of wildlife, including …
Today, I walked through the Aokigahara Forest in a light rain. During the rainy season, the moss and plants come vibrantly alive, and it is a paradise for mushrooms. There’s so much to enjoy even when it rains. First, let’s talk about the moss, which plays a particularly crucial role in Aokigahara Forest. The forest, …
When you’re exploring the forests around Mount Fuji it’s important to be aware of the plants around you. Some plants have thorns or are poisonous. Here are a few common plants that you might encounter in Aokigahara and the surrounding forests. 1. Snake Lily (Mamushigusa) The Snake Lily (Mamushigusa) gets its name because the pattern …