Japan Sees Fewest-Ever Suicides in 2025

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

According to the report for 2025 compiled jointly by the health ministry and the National Police Agency, the total suicide figure dropped 1,132 from the previous year to 19,188, the lowest since 1978, when the statistics began. Episode notes: ‘Japan Sees Fewest-Ever Suicides in 2025': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/03/28/japan-sees-fewest-ever-suicides-in-2025/

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