101 East - Land of rising suicide

101 East - Land of rising suicide

The cliffs of Tojinbo on the coast of the Sea of Japan are famous for their rugged beauty. But this place also has a dark side -- many Japanese come here to end their lives by throwing themselves onto the jagged rocks and crashing waves. Japan's suicide rate is one of the highest in the world -- more than 30,000 people kill themselves every year.


User: Al Jazeera English

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Uploaded: 2012-06-04

Duration: 23:45

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