67 Nepalis died in Japan over ten months, 25 killed themselves
Summary
Sixty-seven Nepalis have died in Japan over ten months, including 25 suicides, mainly among student visa holders working part-time under financial and psychological stress.
Key Points
- 67 Nepali citizens died in Japan over the past ten months, including 25 suicides.
- Most deceased were students on student visas working part-time under financial stress.
- High fees and misleading promises by education consultancies contribute to difficulties faced by Nepali students.
- The Nepali embassy in Japan struggles to provide support due to understaffing and lack of formal records for students working outside approved labour systems.
