Japan must reduce the suicide rate among students
The jagged cliffs of Tojinbo in Fukui prefecture on Japan's west coast are unfortunately popular among people who commit suicide. On average 25 people jump off the cliffs to end their lives every year.
A Fuji TV program reported that the cliffs, which have been occupied by Pokemon Go players day and night these days, saw a drop in suicides in August. Tojinbo is believed to have drawn crowds from afar in an attempt to catch some rare digital creatures, or Pokemon, as it is one of the few Pokestops in the region.
The free augmented reality game that uses Google maps and a smartphone has fueled public safety fears, from traffic accidents to distracted pedestrians and dangerous trespassing in Japan and rest of the world. In Tojinbo, it appears to be saving lives.
