67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide
Summary
Sixty-seven Nepali nationals have died in Japan over ten months, including 25 suicides, primarily among student visa holders working part-time. High living costs, work restrictions, loan pressures, and lack of institutional support contribute to this crisis.
Key Points
- 67 Nepalis have died in Japan in over ten months, including 25 by suicide.
- Most deceased were student visa holders working part-time jobs without formal labor permits.
- High living costs and loan repayments cause financial and psychological stress among Nepali students in Japan.
- The Nepali embassy faces challenges in assisting and repatriating bodies due to understaffing and lack of formal labor registration.
