Suicide in Japan

Japans main classification of change in the 1930s was political, and in order to understand the sudden causation of these changes, one must first recognise the aspects that drove these changes at an earlier period. The Meiji restoration was a major contributor as it allowed the military to obtain political influence. The Great Depression arguably drove the Kwangtung Army to intervene and invade Manchuria, independent of the government. Nationalist sentiments intensified and a new group - the…

When we think of Japan we imagine anime, cosplay, manga, cars, cherry blossoms, technology and much more, but it’s a country with problems we might not have realized. Japan is home to many of our favorite and essential products from technology and entertainment to vehicles, however Japan’s economy isn’t as great as it seems. Japan is not only affecting itself, but also its people. Japan has lack of jobs which causes stress and anxiety to its people and causing them giving up on life which then…

Bushido, or the “way of the warrior,” calls forth the ghosts of Japan’s hallowed samurai class. A class so determined to preserve honor, they would rather stab their own stomachs in ritualistic suicide than live a shamed existence. Bushido is a code of conduct for the samurai of premodern Japan. The word samurai originally meant “one who serves” and referred to men of noble birth assigned to guard members of the Imperial Court. A strong virtue of Bushido was a strict hierarchy that emphasized…

For example, one of the many strategies used by the Japanese military was Kamikaze suicide pilots. These pilots would intentionally fly their planes into targets such as ships and buildings. This tactic shows that the Japanese were willing, even eager, to give their lives for their country. Before going to their last battles the Japanese were told “You are already gods without earthly desires” This statement, told to pilots before flying to their deaths shows the true mindset and beliefs of the…

On August fifteenth, 1945. Japan surrendered to the United States. Postwar in Japan, In the United States, the U.K., France, a lot of books about spirit of the Kamikaze special attack unit are published and got high evaluations after the WW2. However, there were some wrong pitiably point of view (trend) to recognized ‘Kamikaze-special attack units (kamikaze tokkotai)’ as victim of war which is likely says ‘Young officers who died reluctantly to save our country by the order of their senior…

The Age of the Warrior in Japan has a distinct impact on the culture of Japanese Samurai, it defined who they were and their beliefs. (Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia) This initiation of the warrior class in Japan began in 1185 with the period known as the Kamakura Period, which was the longest of the three periods in Medieval Ages of Japan. The time period was mark by the defeat of one of the most distinct families in Japan the Taira family and the leadership of the Kamakura…

government had no police force, bands of samurai gained power when the Heian government neglected the administration of the provinces. Samurai strength rested on strong group loyalty and discipline. These bands managed large areas of rice land in eastern Japan, around modern Tôkyô. In 1185 a new government was founded by the Minamoto family in Kamakura, south of modern Tôkyô. In 1192 Minamoto Yoritomo was given the title 'shôgun' to signify his military control over the country. While it…

When Teachers Rebel 8:00 am and the bell rings. Families and relatives were dressed up in their best outfits while they excitedly waited for the graduation to start. The Master of Ceremony approached center stage and gave the signal for everyone to stand for the presentation of Hinomaru and “Kimigayo”. Katsuki sensei and a few of his students refused to stand and sing. A few days later, Katsuki sensei was given a pay cut and was redistricted to a poorer school prefecture. He was punished because…

Suicide is frequently believed to be an individual act, however, Emile Durkheim proposes it as a social fact that is dictated by society. Suicide is higher for men than women, single versus married, times of peace over war, and Protestants more so than Catholics and Jews. Such examples indicate that genetics are not the sole role for suicide and these differences between demographics are caused by society. Abrupt changes in economic activity are another factor in suicide rates, and,…

United States, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death, while it was the sixth leading cause of death in Japan. While suicide is slowly being addressed in many Asian countries like Japan, the root cause in their high suicide rates lies in their societal ignorance of mental health and traditionalist culture; therefore, we must strongly advocate for change in creating more awareness by educating people of the need for mental health education in these countries. Firstly, in Japan, mental…