In October last year, more people died from suicide in Japan than COVID-19 – and women were over represented in that grim statistic. Now, a “Minister for Loneliness” has been appointed to combat the growing problem of social isolation.
Long-time Tokyo resident, consultant and founder of a website that profiles prominent Japanese women, Melanie Brock, says there is a huge amount of pressure in Japanese society.
And a warning this interview discusses suicide and depression.
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