Data released by the Japan Suicide Countermeasures Promotion Center indicates a persistent upward trend in incidents involving self-inflicted injuries. Throughout 2025, the frequency of such cases continued to climb for the seventh year in a row. Statistics reveal that approximately 120 individuals required emergency hospital transport each day due to self-harm. This ongoing rise highlights a significant public health challenge, as the number of people seeking medical intervention for intentional self-injury remains elevated across the nation.
Source : The Japan Times
Photo : The Japan Times
