Train Suicides in Japan

Sadly, Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. If you live in Japan or travel here, from time to time you may have to indirectly deal with this sad occurrence. Trains can often be delayed here because people choose suicide by train.


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[MrSmn3]

Kevin, is suicide looked at differently in Japan then say Canada and the U.S.? Doesnt hare carey come from Japan

[BusanKevin]

@MrSmn3 definitely negative views on suicide here as in the U.S. Breaks people's hearts here as it would anywhere.

[shamusl]

Can you create a blog about Japan and some of the social issues there? I like your videos but you are limited by YouTube's attention span. I'm interested in finding work there after school is over.

[BusanKevin]

@shamusl it is true....for the sake or YT i keep the videos short. These are issues that need more attention. I have to admit though, I really don't now enough to get "in-depth."

[MrJingjong]

I heard that it was a common occurrence out there. There is always a better way for sure. I wonder if there are services out there to help people deal with depression? 

[BusanKevin]

@MrJingjong I think the japanese character is to keep personal feelings inside. People tend not to share feelings like we do in our culture.

[TimUkulele]

@BusanKevin so would Youtube actually delete your longer videos? Do they have complete control over what you put on your channel? I heard some negative things about partnership in that aspect.. btw what city are you in?

[doublegeedee]

That happens nearly every week where i live!!

[EricSchwin22]

Damn...this is a country with low obesity rates, lowest rates of cancer, and just a healthy nation when it comes to eating a variety of awesome food like Fish, Vegetables, Green Tea, and fruit.

But? It still not enough...depression is a Global problem and it is sad when someone takes their own life because Japan is a country that doesn't believe in failure and strict. I've heard when a student fails a test or a Business man fails a presentation in a meeting, they are treated like outcasts :(

[Chessi]

I lived in Kobe for a year and only 2 suicides occur during that time... I'm not saying is ok but I live in Venezuela and I've seen more here... and as sad as it is; one becomes use to it... even if you don't like it...

I think the reason why they make the family pay for everything (even if I don't know that's the case) is so those thinking on killing themselves for "money" (like not to be a burden) will consider not to, so their families wont have to pay, it might not be the best way but is one

[MANNY100123]

That is sad indeed, :\ thank you for the vid.

[bobtheduck]

I was in Kobe in the beginning of January! But Korea surpassed Japan in suicides.

This stuff happens in the US, too, though not as often (reasons not the least of which being fewer trains) A guy once tried to commit suicide by parking his truck on the tracks, then chickened out... He fled, left his truck, two trains were coming in opposite directions, and the truck derailed one, which hit the other... many people died, because a guy wanted to commit suicide and was too dumb to just stand there

[MrAnimethunder]

The first time I heard about this is on a different japans blog and they showed that some one had jumped in front of a bullet train as it was passing !!! Hard to believe that, that happen in such a modern country such as Japan. O.O

[kennedy271109]

If you jump in front of a tree that’s falling down…pretty sure that’s dangerous.

[JoeCubicle]

Even sadder is the regret I'm sure many have as soon as they jump. Talk about an 'Oh SH_ T' moment.

[MasseyNM]

I'm not surprised. A couple weeks ago, my friend saw a guy jump in front on a train on his way back to Nagoya.