Japan sailor kills self after hazing

Japan’s Navy has admitted a sailor killed himself onboard his ship after being persistently bullied by a superior, the latest incident to shed light on the country’s little- discussed hazing culture. The military police on Tuesday sent papers on the commanding officer to prosecutors, a naval spokesman said. Maritime self- defence force chiefs said Petty Officer First Class Koichi Goto, 42, was being investigated over claims he persistently harassed his younger charge. “It is deeply regrettable that the force could not prevent a suicide due to hazing,” Naval Chief of Staff Katsutoshi Kawano said on Monday.