Macabre tourism in Japan

Abstract

The following research reveals macabre tourism and the characteristics that define the concept, as well as the motivation of tourists who like to visit such strange places. In this context, there is an exemplification that over the years have left irreparable events and others somewhat strange and bizarre. The research is of a documentary approach, that is, it is the investigative method based on the revision of texts, articles, bibliographies, videos, films, among others, already existing on a topic and that can be used to start or bring up a topic. already discussed, the objective is based on two guidelines; The first is to know the concept of macabre tourism and the affection on the part of tourists in practicing this activity, and second, the central element of the study, the presentation of the places considered as dark tourism in Japan: The Aokigahara Suicide Forest and the village of the dolls: Nagoro. Finally, characteristics, antecedents, among other relevant aspects, in addition to the geographical location of the places, which are considered macabre tourist attractions, are disclosed. It follows that the popularity of these sites has aroused the interest of foreign and local tourists to explore these places in Japan.