macabre (beware)

I read an article today on CNN about the rising suicide rate in 'suicide forest' located in Japan at the base of Mt. Fuji.
Aokigahara Forest

Before people enter the forest, there is a sign reading
Your life is a precious gift from your parents.
Think about them and the rest of your family. You don't have to suffer alone, call us 555-22-0110

I have been hearing a lot about Japanese people committing suicide and how they often off themselves by taking cyanide pills which are incredibly toxic to everyone around them. They put signs on doors that basically say "i am killing myself please stay away" at least they are polite, right?

Japan has the highest rate of suicide among rich countries.
Some people jump in front of trains! I was just wondering if anyone who has been over there had witnessed anyone offing themselves. I know my cousin has seen it happen - not in Japan but off of the 2nd most popular place to commit suicide; The Golden Gate Bridge.

Sorry to write about something so morbid but to me its so interesting. The thought of suicide has never crossed my mind and to wonder what is driving people, in droves mind you, to do this is incredible.