Editorial

15:42 JST, September 12, 2025

Cases of children committing suicide are occurring without end. There are various possible contributing factors, including bullying at school, suffering academic setbacks and trouble at home.

Amidst the low birth rate, it is deeply regrettable that young lives are being lost in such a manner.

In the period after summer vacation, cases of suicide among children are particularly high. The government’s Suicide Prevention Week began on Sept. 10. It is hoped that this opportunity will be used by society as a whole to work to prevent suicides with a sense of urgency.

Suicides among elementary, junior high and high school students reached a record high of 529 in 2024. While the total number of suicides across all age groups has been decreasing, the number among........

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