Logan Paul Leaves Podcast Following ‘Japanese Forest' Joke

Incident Overview

Logan Paul recently walked off his own podcast after a joke was made referencing his controversial "Japanese forest" incident. The joke was about his widely criticized 2017 vlog filmed in Japan's Aokigahara forest, notorious as a "suicide forest" located at the base of Mount Fuji. During the vlog, Paul encountered and filmed the body of a deceased person, which led to significant public backlash. He has since removed the video and apologized for his actions.

Podcast Episode Details

The incident happened during the November 21 episode of Logan Paul's "Impaulsive" podcast. Co-host Mike Majlak and guest Tana Mongeau made jokes related to Paul’s controversial visit to the forest. Specifically, after Paul told a story about a man losing a tug-of-war to children, Majlak hinted at the word "rope," prompting Mongeau to make a joke about the "suicide forest." This reference triggered Paul to leave the conversation abruptly, while Majlak and Mongeau continued laughing. Paul expressed that the setup was not his idea and showed discomfort with the joke.

Context of the Joke and Reactions

The joke was a direct allusion to the 2017 incident, which remains a sensitive and stigma-laden topic due to its association with suicide. The Aokigahara forest has since been connected to painful memories and controversy for Logan Paul. This event highlights how the incident continues to affect Paul’s public image and personal boundaries even years later.

"Mike is acting really goofy right now. 'Rope' gives me the perfect opportunity to drop my classic joke about the suicide forest Impaulsive, he [Majlak] set me up for that. That wasn’t even my idea, that was your buddy right there."

Content Warning

This topic involves references to suicide, and should be approached with sensitivity.

Logan Paul’s departure from his own podcast underscores how the 2017 Japanese forest controversy still deeply impacts him, showing the lasting consequences of public actions in sensitive contexts.

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Yahoo Yahoo — 2025-11-24

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