英会話　Jon's English page

In the newspaper a few days ago I noticed Japan's 2008 suicide figures. Last year,for the 11th consecutive year,over 30000 people took their own lives in this country. The actual number of 32249 is a little down on 2007's number-but still incredibly high. Even after nearly 10 years in Japan,these numbers amaze me! Why do so many people commit suicide in Japan every year? Today's picture shows me 'dunking'biscuits again (at a student's house).('-^*)/