Interesting, thanks. I imagine you are right, that the workplace pressures are at the heart of it. I'd have to look, but I would expect Asian suicides to be based in the cultural idea of "shame" than in the US.
You introduced me to the Hikikomori several years ago... here's an updated perspective with diagnostic criteria. It has suddenly become relevant internationally. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...lobal-epidemic