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Japanese media's suicide coverage criticized after comedian's death

National May 16, 2022

Japanese media's suicide coverage criticized after comedian's death

by Will Fee

The health ministry has issued a “call for attention” reminding news outlets to observe World Health Organization guidelines when reporting on suicide.

Suicides by women rose in Japan for second straight year in 2021

National Mar 15, 2022

Suicides by women rose in Japan for second straight year in 2021

But with fewer men killing themselves, the overall number of suicides in the country inched down by 74 to 21,007.

3/11 quake-related suicides in Japan total 246

National Mar 10, 2022

3/11 quake-related suicides in Japan total 246

Overall, the number each year has been on a downward trend, but briefly rose in both 2017 and 2019.

South Korea's cyberbullies are driving victims to suicide

Asia Pacific Feb 18, 2022

South Korea's cyberbullies are driving victims to suicide

From K-pop stars to lesser-known figures, South Korea's cyberbullying crisis is spreading and many victims have no way out.

Aichi mom held over daughters' deaths in suspected murder-suicide bid

National / Crime & Legal Feb 11, 2022

Aichi mom held over daughters' deaths in suspected murder-suicide bid

The girls' father called for an ambulance upon arriving home from work, saying his children were unconscious.

Mother of late 'Terrace House' star to sue TV broadcaster

National / Crime & Legal Dec 16, 2021

Mother of late 'Terrace House' star to sue TV broadcaster

Kyoko Kimura said she wanted Fuji Television Network Inc. and the production company to "sincerely" investigate the reason for her daughter's suicide.

Suicides among Japan's working women surged in 2020

National / Social Issues Nov 2, 2021

Suicides among Japan's working women surged in 2020

The number of women whose suicides were related to work rose 34.8% in 2020 on the previous year, with cases involving changes in the work environment soaring 98.3%.

Schools take action against rising pandemic-linked student suicides

National Aug 25, 2021

Schools take action against rising pandemic-linked student suicides

Schools across Japan are stepping up measures against student suicides that have been on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mental health during the pandemic: ‘A lot of us feel like we’re in a dark tunnel’

Lifestyle Jun 13, 2021

Mental health during the pandemic: ‘A lot of us feel like we’re in a dark tunnel’

by Kathryn Wortley

More than one year on, Japan is still subject to pandemic-related stresses and government-imposed measures. How is this impacting long-term mental health?

Suicide attempts by U.S. teenage girls up dramatically since start of pandemic

World / Social Issues Jun 12, 2021

Suicide attempts by U.S. teenage girls up dramatically since start of pandemic

The U.S. CDC has said that emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts by teenage girls rose significantly last year compared to 2019.

Toyota reaches settlement over workplace harassment case

Business / Corporate Jun 7, 2021

Toyota reaches settlement over workplace harassment case

In April 2020, Toyota revised its in-house rules to clarify penalties for harassment by superiors, among other steps to prevent a recurrence.

Japanese Olympic official dies after jumping in front of train

National Jun 7, 2021

Japanese Olympic official dies after jumping in front of train

The police are investigating the details surrounding the death of the official, viewing it as apparent suicide.

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