And what did it get them? Low birthrate, aging society, and a ranking in the top 10. Top 10 suicide rates in the world, that is.

Especially high when controlled for their latitude (they don’t have the excuse of seasonal depression).

By contrast, the slackers of Europe (Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal) have low rates of suicide. Proof that slacking is good for the soul.

Japan and Korea are nice places to visit…