Two people have died in Japan's Yokohama city after a teenage girl jumped off a building and landed on a pedestrian below. The incident took place in the crowded shopping centre of the city on Saturday (Aug 31).

Japan: Teenage girl jumps off building, lands on woman below, both die

Suicide has a long history in Japan as a way to avoid shame or dishonour, and getting psychological help was stigmatised. But when suicides hit a peak of 34,427 in 2003, it alarmed policymakers and drew foreign attention, often a catalyst for change in Japan.

Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture records dramatic decrease in suicides

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Japan: Teenage girl jumps off building, lands on woman below, both die

Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture records dramatic decrease in suicides