Northern Japan , which was devastated by the tsunami , had the highest rate of suicide in the country in 2010 , according to the police agency . Monthly suicide number tops 3,281 for the first time in Monthly . Report : Suicides in Japan totaled 3,000 in March 11 . The spike reverses a steady decline in the number of suicides . Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11 .
Monthly suicide number tops 3,281 for the first time in Monthly . Report : Suicides in Japan totaled 3,000 in March 11 . The spike reverses a steady decline in the number of suicides . Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11 .