[theAlphaDuck]

i think the problems is VERY deep rooted.

in most cultures suicide is frowned upon...

in the UK it used to be Illigal!
in some countries if you commit suicide its the ultimate dis-honourable act... people who knew you will spit on your grave.

however in Japan there is a historical honour attached to suicide.
and the level of "status quo" worship amongst Japanese people is Scarily high...

just in general.... most Japanese get confused/agitated if you ask "why" 3 times in a row.... because this is not something that is done in Japan...
there is the way things are done...and thats just how it is...
your supposed to learn the system, not question it...

perhaps from this people end up feeling trapped...as they are not used to thinking outside of the 'done' way of things....
and so when there is no sollution within the 'done' way of things....
the only way out is seen as death....

perhaps if Japan were a more critical society...there would be less suicide