Japanese man streams his suicide ‘live’ online

http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/11/11/japanese-man-streams-his-suicide-live-online/

A decision by a Japanese man to stream his suicide “live” online is creating a stir among netizens.Police in the northern city of Sendai in Japan’s Miyagi prefecture found the 24-year-old’s body in his apartment on Tuesday morning after receiving reports from Internet users, reported Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun.Investigators believe that at around 3.45am on Tuesday, the man attempted to hang himself on his balcony, apparently using knotted sheets, but the joist buckled under his weight.The video then showed him finding a new spot and and repeating the attempted at 5.30am, at which point viewers could make out that his body had gone perfectly still.UStream, an American website that allows users to post images or videos “live”, stopped the broadcast after 6am after a large number of viewers complained about the horrific images. The video was also uploaded to YouTube, but was removed soon after.The man had been on an extended leave from work since August and the Sankei Shimbun newspaper reported that he worked for a banking institution and that he was facing problems at the office.Last Sunday, on November 7, in his broadcast on Ustream, he talked about his life and discussed his plan to commit suicide on an online forum.The broadcast drew a variety of responses, with some users instigating him to kill himself.Some of the taunts on the forum read “Die now” and “Please die quickly”.However, others encouraged him to keep on living. “Please live! Please live!” and “It’s OK, please don’t die”, read some of the comments.His feed went dead on Monday, causing Internet users to question the credibility of his declarations.However, on Tuesday around midnight, the channel came back online and the man went on to hang himself in his apartment, with the scene playing live.Local police say no will has been found but they did reveal that a man had posted a message to them around 1.40am to inform them of his intention to kill himself.The suicide rate in Japan is one of the highest in the world, accounting for more than 32,000 deaths last year, the 12th consecutive year to exceed 30,000.

Ok, who's next? Gotta love the Japs.

Jeeze. :PNow they're doing it live?

WE'LL DO IT LIVE!Srsly, tho, at least he didn't do something really gruesome like hara-kiri.

whoa......
Publicity stunt....?

Replying to #4

For who...his family?

How in the world!? His actions are far too depressing by my standards, come on dude, at least think of all the hot chicks he never got a chance to meet... ::)What an utter waste in human life?! He clearly had problems, but he shouldn't let that drag him by the neck. SSSSssssssOOoooooo incompetent!!!!!

Replying to #6

We have another topic for puns about hanging.http://forum.romulation.net/index.php?topic=43570.0

We may not understand why people revert to suicide as a form of solution but in my own understanding, they might be feeling that it is the only way out for them. Perhaps the stress they are having having is so real and unforgiving, leading them to commit suicide. In our uncaring world, they feel they will not be missed and it's also undeniable, mentally they cannot cope with the current issues at hand. It is ultimately the saddest and most tragic thing one can do, as we know they do need psychology help as well as counselling. In big cities, people are less concern for others, this is the selfish traits of a human being. We must not call these people who end their lives stupid because they are in fact, a sorry state and needs help and love. Although we cannot do much to stop this happenings, we should play our role as a kind soul to treat others with respect and love.

Replying to #8

Nah

Welcome to Japan. Some of you anime-loving weeaboos may not understand this but you get worked like a dog in Japan. It's one of the most brutal places to work in the First World. Combine that with social and stress issues due to the insane "strive-for excellence" culture and it's no wonder so many people in Japan kill themselves.

I'd kill myself too if I was Japanese.I am sad.

...my guess is (unless any actual japanese are about) that the japanese aim for perfection, set their standards too high and end up depressed due to some impossible standard not met.This is why that, while I'm facinated by the japanese culture, I prefer living a westerner one, why In my country I can get a pension and live like a bum (and unlike thousands, I'd have a legit excuse, though I prefer my part time job mind you).My respects to the man, and death to those in that office he worked in.

so anyone know where can i watch it?

Suiseiseki · #10Welcome to Japan. Some of you anime-loving weeaboos may not understand this but you get worked like a dog in Japan. It's one of the most brutal places to work in the First World. Combine that with social and stress issues due to the insane "strive-for excellence" culture and it's no wonder so many people in Japan kill themselves.

Quoted for truth :(

mds64 · #12...my guess is (unless any actual japanese are about) that the japanese aim for perfection, set their standards too high and end up depressed due to some impossible standard not met.

It's kind of like that. They throw themselves into incredible amounts of study, then they throw themselves into work. Their social lives in comparison to ours are incredibly gimped, and there's no real way to relieve stress. Further to that, many times when a Japanese guy gets a job he's in the company for life, making his way up the ladder. They don't switch jobs like we do, so the possibility of being fired could mean you're unemployed for the rest of your life.

mds64 · #12This is why that, while I'm facinated by the japanese culture

Believe me when I say it's not nearly like what you think it is.

Two Asean countries that are more prone to committing suicide are Japan and Korea. During the old days shame, humiliation and practically anything that is out of the usual may lead one to kill himself/herself. This is believed to save face and honor but these days, death is still an option because of the past history and mainly because of the stress. I have love the Japanese culture due to over exposure on gaming but I feel awful about suicide methods and knowing so many of them kill themselves. I really feel sorry for them.:(

Another dose of karoshi... well, not technically.

Suiseiseki · #15Further to that, many times when a Japanese guy gets a job he's in the company for life, making his way up the ladder. They don't switch jobs like we do, so the possibility of being fired could mean you're unemployed for the rest of your life.

I imagine that considering the emphasis the japanese place on honour, getting fired must be a pretty big dishonour for a person

What I figure about "honor" is that Japanese parents have a son and/or daughter and expect them to do well no matter what. If they fail at something (as is human) they (many, not all) don't care as much as...say...american parents. If their child commits suicide, he/she was a failure, and they can produce another.This sounds incredibly awkward, but I believe the Japanese game, SUPER MARIO BROS. Is built around this concept.I know, it sounds stupid, but hear me out.Mario (and Luigi) are born, grow up, and try to save a higher-class person in peril, with their honor on the line and a reward to be had for their success.If one fails, they cannot live with the honor and kill themselves (turtles and mushrooms REALLY don't kill them, they kill themselves for their failure to surpass the commoners, or just kill themselves in pits), many years pass (though this is not mentioned) and eventually there is another mario or luigi made and ready to go.The whole basis of the game is for a common man (Mario, or Luigi) to accomplish great, almost inhuman feats (years of athletic training and muscle-builders for just the high jumping, I bet) and be honored by being accepted into a higher class (royalty, I suppose). If they fail, they die.Tha's just my weird (and most likely wrong/high) opinion, tho.

Shame, if you don't die of embarrassment, you die literally.
If that guy survive the hanging, then that's the ultimate shame.