I've always thought Japan is a very prosperous country. Why do Japanese people not live? I think that in order to have no reason for depression they need to be sent on trips to poor countries. Then they will increase self-esteem.
Japan is extremely prosperous. No doubt about that. But the work culture is causing all this stress and strain. The people don't have enough time to spend with their families. Japanese people take far fewer vacations, when compared to those from the US and the EU.
I can't understand why this is happening. People do not want to go on vacation. Also, I heard that the Japanese government wants to encourage those Japanese who are to leave on time from work after the end of the day. Strange people, these Japanese!