Re: Japan is one of the leaders in the world in number of suicides.

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.

Due to the fact that they spend a lot of time working their country is very well advanced in the production sector.

Yes you guys are right. They are leading country in technology, as far as i know. There people is hard working and there is no doubt about that. Stress is very dangerous thing if not dealt with on time. But somewhere i have heard that Japanese people have most non working days in the world, i do not know if that is right...

Their rhythm of life is much stronger and more active. Perhaps life expectancy is also minimal.