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Living in Japan there are a few things that you might have the unfortunate chance to experience.
Today, a person who lives in my building commited suicide. The building where I live is small so the person lived just 6 doors down from me.
The night started when a police officer knocked on my door. A strong odor was coming from someone's room and everyone in the surrounding buildings was forced to evacuate. I began talking to one of my neighbors and apparently many people who have turned to suicide have chosen to mix chemicals and inhale them.
Though I have no idea who the person is, I can't help but feel emotional about the event. To know that someone living so close chose to take their own life is unimaginable.
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Comment from: Nathan [Visitor] · http://www.bicycle-sidewalk.com
That is just awful. I have been reading about these stories online...just awful
05/13/08 @ 22:00
I have been also. I noticed after the fact that there was a blog at Asiajin about it just a couple weeks ago.
http://asiajin.com/blog/2008/04/25/internet-suicide-phenomenon-in-japan/
I actually wasn't aware of the trend towards this kind of suicide until it happened next door.
http://asiajin.com/blog/2008/04/25/internet-suicide-phenomenon-in-japan/
I actually wasn't aware of the trend towards this kind of suicide until it happened next door.
05/13/08 @ 23:08
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