The young girl who jumped from the roof of the shopping mall died together with the woman she fell on.

A tragic incident occurred in Yokohama, Japan. A 17-year-old high school student committed suicide by jumping from a crowded shopping center, landing on a 32-year-old woman walking below. Both women lost their lives in the incident.

The incident took place on the 12th floor of the NEWoMan Yokohama shopping center. The young girl jumped on Saturday evening around 18:00. There were many shoppers in the area at the time.

Suicide cases among young people in Japan are of great concern. In particular, September 1st, just before the start of the new school year, stands out as the day with the highest number of suicides among those under 18. Last year, it was reported that 513 children in the country committed suicide. "School problems" were cited as the most common reason.

Japan ranks high in terms of suicide rates worldwide. The country ranks fourth with 15.4 deaths per 100,000 people. South Korea ranks first with a rate of 24.1.

Experts attribute the high suicide rates in Japan and South Korea to the intense pressure of education and work in these countries. It is also believed that societal stigma surrounding mental health plays a role.

In 2020, there was a significant increase in suicide cases among women in Japan. The number of people who committed suicide in one month exceeded the number of deaths from Covid-19 throughout the year.

This tragic incident once again highlights the issue of youth suicides in Japan and emphasizes the urgent need for measures regarding mental health and societal pressure.