Society
As Tokyo’s Train Suicides Spike, Where Are The Platform Doors?
An apparent spike in self-harm incidents at Tokyo train stations in June raises the question: why do so many stations still lack platform doors?
July 2, 2024
An apparent spike in self-harm incidents at Tokyo train stations in June raises the question: why do so many stations still lack platform doors?
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