Japanese comitted suicide...

[baby.jane.begins]

At the base of Mount Fuji, the forest - Aokigahara, witnesses 100 Japanese suicides a year - sad, isn't it? 

[green.fields]

Around 50 suicides a year at The Gap, Sydney.

Didn't know that, then again I don't go looking for things like that either.

Warped sense of humour Moorna.

[clair.de.lune]

i dont know if i think it sad or not. have you looked at pics of all the dead? not a very pretty sight.

Yes some years ago 😐

[kopenhagen5]

:_|

Suicide in Japan has changed over the years. Whereas it was once the preserve of samurai, who would commit ritual 'harakiri' to preserve their honour, today it is merely a mark of social isolation in the modern world.

[baby.jane.begins]

Around 50 suicides a year at The Gap, Sydney.

The Gap is not just an eastern suburbs issue, it is the hottest suicide spot in Australia.

Sydney is actually in Australia, my OP refers to Japan, which is another country.

[baby.jane.begins]

Oh, you're welcome, Moorna. Sometimes certain people just need to be nudged in the right direction, I'm glad I can help you out 🙂

[baby.jane.begins]

Gotta go - a friend of mine just lost his wife and needs help packing up; he needs all the friends he can get at this unfortunate time...

[baby.jane.begins]

😞

[baby.jane.begins]

😞

[baby.jane.begins]

Oh.

[nohousework]

I have only returned from Japan. today. My youngest son lives there.

Whilst waiting for many trains it was not uncommon for delays due to "Human Damage" as it is announced on the boards.

The family of the deceased have to pay the individual Railway companies a certain amount of money. I know for the JR Line it is 100,000 Yen.