Interesting numbers and refuted by some, sources too often have an agenda.

What I find fascinating about Japan, where I have lived for many years, is that I see it as a 'shame based' culture, not a 'guilt based' culture. Therefore should a devastating occurrence happen such as an enormous stock loss, one must express shame by whatever means. It is not necessary to feel guilty and pursue some form of redemption. The expression of shame is enough. The ex-prime minister can express his misfortune and shame for his nefarious actions, but he does not give up his seat in parliament. Expressing one's shame is adequate whether that be by committing suicide or vanishing, as it brings an end to the shame. It does not haunt one with the guilt-riddled poison so often festooned upon those harboring a cloak of Western based religion.

The fire and brimstone and damnation that the pulpit will cast upon the guilty has no sway on those who once having expressed their shame are relieved of further persecution.

An interesting piece, though I question the numbers.

In a country where the population is highly homogenous it is easy to fade into the wallpaper.

Thanks for the article