The Missing Tourist | Crime Documentary

[@pamelaleannefreeland9025]

Suicide isn’t about wanting to die. It’s about wanting the pain to end.

[@mrs_maverick1121]

Exactly…..

[@artetface]

Well said….

[@maddmaxx9077]

This…💯💯💯

[@andrelouis9422]

Ohhh man. That makes so much sense.

[@kiki1573]

Duh.

[@vissitorsteve]

My wife committed suicide. I was left with 2 young daughters to raise. I have gotten messages from people saying that it was a selfish act, but I disagree. She had been depressed, and the depth of which, as with so many depressed persons cannot be known, much less truly understood. It has been years now and though it will never stop affecting my daughter's and myself in one way or another, we have chosen to celebrate their mother's life instead of looking for blame. We are close and we will always continue loving their mother despite the choice she made. No one can know what seemingly irreversible darkness and hopelessness she was escaping from...

[@nadinejackson3740]

So sorry for your loss, and that you and your girls had to go through that. I've also never understood how people can call suicide 'selfish'. It's tragic, is what it is. It's like a person suffering from a painful illness, that wants assisted suicide. Depression is also a painful illness.

[@mariabriones-hickcox6325]

May God Bless and Guide you and your two daughters in all your undertakings .

[@hrhplease9119]

I’m sorry for your pain & loss. I Suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of my twin girls for Several very dark years. Many times I thought I would be doing my husband and children a favor by removing myself and allowing them to move on. Now years later, I can’t believe I felt that way & thank God I’m here & able to cherish every day with them. It took a long time to forgive myself after I got better & realized how mentally unstable and sick I was. I believe a lot of suicides are split second decisions that 90% of people would take back if they could. I commend you for celebrating your wife’s life. The stigma around depression makes it very misunderstood. You have to fight your way out of it but can get better. Sending you and your girls, Love light comfort and peace. 🕊

[@lelee133]

Suicide is not a cowardly or selfish act. It's a matter of reaching a point of no return. You are at the end of your rope. It feels as if you are trapped in a deep, dark pit you cannot escape from. Wishing you and your loved ones much love, strength and healing 💐

[@kathykay6602]

I am sorry for your loss Steve. I wish you and your daughters peace. Your wife found it.

[@12thDecember]

There are far worse ways to die than to be surrounded by the stunning beauty of wild nature, looking up to the heavens and seeing the achingly beautiful aurora borealis. Perhaps Atsumi felt like this was the only way she could control what happened in her life, is by ending it on her own terms. RIP, beautiful lady.

[@nadinejackson3740]

The lady near the end of the documentary who said that she believes she's with the lights of the aurora borealis, and is satisfied with that..... That gave off a sense of peace. I love how the community really, truly care about her, in life and death.

[@Hazendal777]

That lady talk BS !!

[@nadinejackson3740]

Apparently she's not the only one 🙄

[@alysononoahu8702]

We are stardust after all🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌

[@Siberialover23Guiterrez]

​@Hazendal777 you're mum does

[@Siberialover23Guiterrez]

​@@nadinejackson3740Amen 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@garydaly]

My dad killed himself on April 23rd 1975 and he did it in a very public way (jumped off his city high rise apartment), everyone who knew him were shocked, couldn’t understand why, or anything it was ‘out’ of the blue. Yet, after years of grief and confusion I’ve had to simply accept that you will never know why someone kills themselves, particularly suicides that cannot be undone. My dad’s suicided left me devastated and had a huge negative impact on my life. Still, my dad had lots to live for, however we couldn’t get into his mind and even if people could have helped him on that night he would have just waited for another night to jump to his death. He chose to do it and I no matter the pain, loss, grief and anger can change that moment. We do not fully know anyone, even your most cherished loved one’s.

[@mainstreamnemesis1086]

That's devastating, was anyone else there with him?

[@garydaly]

@@mainstreamnemesis1086 no he was alone.

[@winterblommetjie]

How old were you when it happened, if you don't mind me asking.

[@monikamorandi4052]

Depression is a sickness. We the „normal people“ can‘t understand their turmoil inside.🥲I‘m very sorry for your loss.

[@garydaly]

@@monikamorandi4052 appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

[@msjapan112]

It is so touching to hear that the Canadian locals kept searching for this little foreign stranger by themselves after the police stopped investigating the case.

[@nnyv0040]

She wasn't "a little foreign stranger." She was a human being named Atsumi Yoshikubo.

[@jacquiwmch]

@@nnyv0040 I agree. Atsumi Yoshikubo deserves more respect.

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

@@nnyv0040 they person is Japanese, that’s how they talk lol.

[@reneemcafee7341]

Little foreign stranger?! Yikes!

[@msjapan112]

@Bethlehem Eisenhour So kind...

[@mrp1924]

Can’t find the words to say how nice it was for everyone involved to honor her last wishes, Condolences to the family.

[@robertsmallwoodjr7640]

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Incredibly moving and haunting.

[@TheSWalks]

Thank you for telling her story. I've struggled with depression & suicidal thoughts all my life. My heart goes out to her. I was fortunate enough to find excellent counseling and learn tools that help me each day, but I am always alert for the darkness. Pink is also my favorite color because it brings light and joy.

[@blueorion2558]

We never know what others are going through. Never judge a book by the cover. Condolences to her family.

[@tonywalton1052]

She looked sad. So she was a sad cover, and a sad book. Sad Ending. Anyway, I'm in the flipping Caribbean and having a martini! Whoopey!

[@jaredbrooker]

@@tonywalton1052 Narcissist much?

[@Lewkie81527]

Amen Sister !

[@utubefreshie]

This was very poignant for me...the music, the shots, the narration... everything. I love how they treated her story with much respect and interviewed friends and family members to get more insight on her. Her story felt sad but I think in the end, she was at peace and right where she wanted to be. I liked how the story didn't feel or end darkly. And I really appreciate how the Canadians cared a lot about what happened to her...enough to still find her body in the end. This episode was very well done.

[@cupidok2768]

so was it suicide. there canadian journalists were asking more questions

[@truegemrn]

This documentary was so well done. Rest In Peace, Atsumi.

[@Nonayabizness360]

I’ve been down this dark road and someone intervened shortly after my life got better and I’m still very happy now. Throwing pills at people who suffer from depression is not working, it’s never going to work because we all need a support system, therapy and love. Rest In Peace MS Atsumi, I hope you have a beautiful view of those northern lights wherever you are now.

[@miss_finn]

And what do you do if you just can’t seem to find that support system (or that love)? Then what?

[@Nonayabizness360]

@@miss_finn I’m suggesting what people suffering need besides just pills because they didn’t work for me and they drove me to an even darker place. I had no family and no support at the time I decided to end the pain that I was in and somehow fate stepped in , I was lucky. I had hoped by mentioning this that people who had family members suffering with depression who had stepped away would become a bigger part in their life again and people read these so if just one person reads this and calls a loved one it’s something and that’s better than doing nothing at all.

[@miss_finn]

@@Nonayabizness360 Oh ok. That’s too bad. I thought you actually knew how to find a support system or something, that would’ve been great 😊 👍🏼 ! Not all families care about or even “believe in” mental health issues, that’s why I was wondering if you found some “different” support system or something. I was just curious. Glad you’re much better though! If I may give some advice though, I would never advise someone on what generally works and doesn’t work, simply because it didn’t work for me. Just like you’re trying to help this one person with your story about reaching out and having a support system, this one other person with depression might read your comment and think medication won’t work and end up harming themselves or worse when medication could’ve worked for them, you know what I mean?! Medication has worked for me on and off to be honest. I would just be careful how I’d phrase these things, because you never know who reads these things and how old and/or vulnerable they might be. How did you end up getting over your depression if you don’t mind me asking?!

[@Kthb80]

@@miss_finn reach out to people you know, connect through other support groups, call an 800 number if you have to. There are ways to connect build a support system. She is correct the pills do not work. If they did they would perform better than a placebo in one trial, but they don’t they work as good as a sugar pill would if a person was told it will make them feel better.

[@dancer49lives6]

I truly had the opposite happen to me. I reached out to my family dr. and got some medication for my depression and my suicidal thoughts abated almost immediately. Sometimes it's chemical, I would not discount medication.

[@snackbarqueen]

Atsumi seemed like a kind, caring person…it’s heartbreaking that she had such darkness around her and felt the only way to escape was to end her life 💔😢 RIP Atsumi, I hope you found the peace you were looking for ❤

[@merrymeadow5226]

The most haunting part of her story, she actually left a note not to return her remains to Japan if she was found…Incredible Story!

[@iy4563]

@@TheWatchernator WTH? Rambling much mate.

[@sf-xf8sl]

That part made me cry. Somehow I understand her very well .

[@oneeyeddog3045]

I agree

[@donnysath9084]

Must of hated her country very much asking not to have her bones return to Japan. In Japan there is a suicide forest where people go there to end their misery of life.

[@johnjepsen4243]

Vivre la Canada! Great place to die and live and be laid to rest. Imo. R.I.P.

[@67Stu]

Very heart-wrenching. I felt like crying at the end. I couldn't help feeling that the detective was hiding something.

[@spurrell1964]

So sad … the thought of dying alone haunts me. I hope that she is amongst the stars above the skies of Yellowknife - the shimmer of the Auroras softly says her name in the movements of her life. Beautifully done. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for respecting her choice Oxox Lori 🇨🇦

[@helgageraldine513]

Smiling depression. My brother was like that and we lost him last year to suicide. It was a big shock to all of us because he was the happiest person, always smiling and giving advise. We didn't know he was suffering. I'm sure Atsumi has found the peace that she was looking for. Still, it's very painful for her family. And like they said, a lot of questions will never be answered.

[@sparklypoet1454]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@helgageraldine513]

@@sparklypoet1454 ❤️

[@jennydelosreyes6343]

same as my brother,he was 24 then

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

She was unhappy...and wanted to end it all..

[@irmalaucirica1688]

So sorry for your lost! In God we can rest our souls, He is peace, I hope you and family have it in Jesus Name

[@jasminevalencia2982]

This is a heartbreaking story. I also feel bad for the poor lady that feels guilty, she really shouldn’t because she didn’t know what would happen.

[@anniehoping5967]

I feel the same, this lady breaks my heart....i understand how she feels, and the guilt probably lives with her every day. She couldn t have known, who stops when they see someone walking by the side of the road who seems perfectly fine, in no distress whatsoever....i hope she finds peace....there is nothing she could have done, she probably would have not accepted the help, it is a very sad story, she is probably happier now....

[@cats.addict6457]

absolutely, it was meant to be the way it happened

[@utubefreshie]

Omg. This is gonna be another true crime rabbit hole I'm gonna fall into. Just recently discovered this channel. The production on this particular video is so well done -- the shots and the music are haunting!

[@henryfine5538]

Ha. Ha. Me, too!

[@kelseyjay3733]

Ya same being Canadian.. this is so crazy and I hadn’t heard this case before. I love this channel

[@shaniaday2739]

OMG, I feel you. I really love this channel and watch it often. This story although sad was really a good one.

[@michellerodrigues]

Welcome aboard lol

[@sandrafaith]

It's a CBC production--I think this channel is licensed to show it.

[@questionabble5952]

Seeing the thumbnail and title is already chilling, especially because I was in Nikko, Japan last month and there were posters of a missing French woman all around town -- missing since July of last year. It was heartbreaking to see. I had never felt so eerily spooked solo traveling (especially as a woman, around the same age as the missing lady) as I did then. In fact, I have never felt on edge during any of my travels, and definitely not like that. These are sobering reminders. I just wish I could help the missing women.

[@cats.addict6457]

Are you talking about Tiphaine Veron?

[@ajc94]

I think it must be Tiphaine. I hope she is found one day.

[@niraku321]

I need a travel buddy. ;)

[@TCHARRISON1]

A beautiful outward smile can mask the misery and profound sadness a person is suffering on the inside. But their eyes can reveal so much more. When you look deep into their eyes you can see past the smile and into their tormented soul. The eyes have it, they never lie. May her beautiful free soul now dance for all eternity in the glory of those beautiful Aurora Borealis lights that she so dearly wanted to see. 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@Badchicken06]

I envy those who had the guts to end their suffering, whenever I'm feeling depressed and devastated I always think about suicide but couldn't bring myself to do it. I would just pray and cry myself to sleep. May you rest in peace Atsumi Yoshikubo. I'm sincerely wishing you'll finally be able to experience happiness and joy in your next life. 🙏🏻💐

[@becca3127]

❤️❤️sending you a hug. Stay positive. I hope you have a trusting person to confide in

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Shar, reach out to people. There are many people going through depression and hard times. Think about the times you were happy in life and know you will be happy again. One day at a time.

[@PositiveVibes360]

same here. my dream is to go n live in british columbia some day and die there

[@clemclemson9259]

im in the same boat

[@sanjakosovic]

I was also horrified of killing myself, but I thought I had multiple sclerosis and was even more horrified of being disabled, so I brought myself to do it, just to escape from that horror as soon as possible. I jumped off a bridge and survived. Luckily, it ended up not to be multiple sclerosis. Also, they had to give me back the job I was fired from. So my experience tells that not everything is lost in any situation and there is always hope.

[@robertthelion3195]

an excellent video-very well done start to finish-informative-educational-don’t miss this one

[@Teraclipse]

This one touched me for some reason. Suicide is very hard because nobody ever really knows anyone and what is going on on their head. This is a perfect example, the only way to find the answer is to be in her head...which we can never be.

[@TheVCHorseguy]

When I hear people say suicide is selfish and/or cowardly, I know they have never experienced real life, or they are cruel people.

[@watershedbarbie9685]

Whenever I think about dying, I always imagine myself walking into a deep old forest, and just lying down.

[@debbieprokop9401]

watershed barbie, as do I. Almost every day and I'm close to seventy years now.

[@watershedbarbie9685]

@@debbieprokop9401 Me too.

[@amaru4029]

I think the note with her wishes ends the mystery. Also, I cannot believe how compassionate the people of Yellowknife are. Truly outstanding group of human beings. Just great that such good people are out there. Such warm hearts.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

I 100% understand wanting to die in beautiful nature and have your physical body become one with that area of earth. I also understand bad health, career concerns, and not having family. Having lived in Japan for three years, I know how they view suicide as two people I knew committed suicide in that short span. She bought two mugs for herself and for the person she wished she had in her life. People are often happy before suicide because they’re finally following through with their plan for peace, a new place, a new life, a do over where you make better choices and have more luck. She passed under the beautiful night sky and made sure in the note that she’d be buried in Canada, not Japan. Her plan is all so very clear to me. ❤️🤟🏻

[@steelhurricane4041]

How is she gonna die, suffering? Starving to death, die from the elements, poison herself? What? How?

[@donnysath9084]

Maybe she became one of the cryptic creatures married Bigfoot and live happy ever after.

[@theia1653]

Looks like a pretty bleak place, to be honest.

[@DemonSoul89420]

@@theia1653 that's all a matter of opinion. Japan unless you're in the rural areas is pure concrete jungle. Places like Tokyo with their shoe box apartments and constant flashing lights. Seeing stars is a rarity in places like those. If you wanna die in nature, northern Canada is a perfect place. Tbh most of our population is centered in provinces like Ontario. Not to many, even native Canucks, wanna live up there. Yukon ffs has night for a full day of the year. She wanted to die somewhere nothing like what she was used to, clearly.

[@vegaswoman7020]

Isnt the Suicide Forest in Japan or something ??

[@j_vasey]

No matter how many times I see this story I always hope for a different outcome, such sadness, so much loneliness.

[@Moodboard39]

The last person to see her was that detective woman

[@sparklypoet1454]

I agree John Vasey. She obviously cared aout people, especially mental suffering, to practice psychiatry and later counselling. Seems like a very kind and loving lady that wanted to bring healing and hope to others...yet her career repeatedly let her down. Her family, too were very differant from her and those relationships also let her down. I believe her health problems may have also been psychological in nature. I wonder ...did the counsellor NEED counselling? She walked away from her career, she walked away from her family....did she even have a friend she could lean on for support? To think she was suffering mentally makes it even sadder and you are right when you say LONELY. ...I feel she was. I don't know if she killed herself to end the pain,or if she met fowl play, or if an animal attacked her, or if she changed her mind about ending her life but then got lost and couldn't find her way out of the forrest, eventualy succuming to the elements. The only thing I know is that this beautiful, heart felt, caring lady wanted to see the Northern lights. I truly hope that no matter what happened to her that fateful day/night that her suffering, sadness, and loneliness was at least for a time taken away. I hope she saw those lights and within their beauty felt comfort and peace.. if only for one precious moment in time.

[@utubefreshie]

@@sparklypoet1454 Thank you for the nice heartfelt poetic words.

[@sparklypoet1454]

@@utubefreshie 💗💗💗

[@TheKitt69]

Beautifully curated and such wonderful people involved, rest in peace.

[@VP-nz6ok]

I so love this age of video surveillance, it is so valuable, no matter how much we have of it, it plays a part!

[@bucketree]

To her family and everyone in Canada my heartfelt sorrow, to all the searchers and police, thank you for your efforts. Depression and deep sadness are so difficult to go through and she was drowning in her pain. I pray she is at peace now too. 🕊

[@brettr]

Excellent documentary. A sad story. RIP Atsumi

[@kathydavenport4422]

May she Rest In Peace may her family and friends find healing and peace May the evil monsters who did this May all their crimes fall back on them tenfold or more. If it happened this way

[@Jenny-vq9tz]

I lost my sister to suicide so they say unanswered questions for me and my family I feel for her family. May she be at peace.

[@f1racing_24]

I really do hope that the suicide story was not a cover up by the authorities aimed at preventing damaging the image of Yellowknife as a tourist destination. All in all, I hope Atsumi Yoshikubo found peace wherever her spirit may be.

[@sparklypoet1454]

Me too. The case recived worldwide attention. This was a major tourist attraction and likely attracted big money. A missing woman garnering so much attention - and from other countries... I sure hope the suicide note was not concocted to stop all the bad press and media attention, and take responsibilty off canada and to preserve the beautiful tourist attraction of the northern lights. ... when you look at it that way ...they may have made it all up. I wanted to HIT that sherrif who was so mysterious. He could have told us more yet refused.

[@sickntired553]

They'd never do that

[@ricknelsonm]

I think it is is just that, if that got out, then no one would want to go there, I think it is a cover up,

[@kathwhite6850]

Absolutely, well put,Peter.

[@sparklypoet1454]

@@sickntired553 you are nieve

[@Okaasakatsu]

This is a beautiful documentary. It's a sad story, but this was so delicately put together.

[@joegrant5364]

One earth, many cultures. What's sad for some, is honorable for others. What a beautiful place she chose to rest.

[@cats.addict6457]

Amazing documentary!!.. something I wont forget anytime soon. Living in Asia and knowing a little bit Japanese culture made it even more special. The two cultures, the events, the interviews and more important the depth of the story are very interesting. Thank you for such unusual documentary, I truly enjoyed this incredible story!!... and I am sure Atsumi is Resting In Peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@vagrantastronaut]

The filmmaking in this doco is excellent. I understand the storytelling: starting with the drama surrounding the media frenzy and the RCMP dropping the search, then turning to the fieldwork done in Japan to find out about the victim, before the closure/cliffhanger at the end. It really seemed like she didn't have much of a support network because so little is known about her. The statement from her brother at the end is extremely poignant. I totally believe she went to Yellowknife to leave her suffering behind once and for all, on her own terms. The cultural context about suicide is Japan is an important addition. She might have believed in reincarnation and wanted to start over in a next life too.

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

I bet she would be surprised at all the people that cared about her.

[@glamdolly30]

What a beautifully produced and profoundly moving piece of television. Atsumi Yoshikubo made a positive difference in her short time on this planet, and is remembered with love. That is the best epitaph any of us can hope for. Like many gifted people, Atsumi was sensitive, and had her vulnerable spots. The truth of her issues with work colleagues may never be known. Whatever they were, it seems she took them to heart and they added to her emotional burden. No doubt people saw an attractive, highly intelligent and successful doctor, and assumed all was well with her. Admitting you are not OK (and asking for help), can be very hard for someone who by conventional human judgement, 'has it all'. If only more people had empathy and kindness, and trod softly with others - for we never know what pain another person is going through in private. To quote the famous poem, this poor woman was: 'not waving but drowning'. Her family, naturally, struggle to believe she chose to make her final exit. She was behaving normally to the end, even buying items to take home to Japan. It's perfectly possible she went to Canada deeply conflicted, and in two minds about suicide. The act of ending one's life is frequently, ultimately an impulsive one - even if it were preceded by many years of consideration and soul-searching. The closing imagery of Atsumi's immortal spirit dancing with the aurora borealis (or Northern Lights), was perfect. Fly free sweet soul, at peace forevermore, in another time and place.

[@doxiedog115]

Evocative documentary. The story and the mystery will haunt you.

[@audreym3777]

“In Japanese there are 38 words for suicide. It is not considered a morality issue”-that will stay in my mind always.

[@franciehartsog-slaughter6803]

A lot of people who go into psychology as a career have depression or other things like unresolved childhood trauma. I should know. I was a licensed therapist for 30 years. I had to work out my issues before I could help others.

[@niallmurray428]

Did you go into psychology? I am actually applying to do a masters in that field. I certainly have unresolved issues also, would you recommend therapy to deal with these or learn more about it first ?

[@marcuslloyd8218]

True as a kid my mother had a psychologist friend. She had a breakdown triggered by divorce. There was a stigma for a professional psychologist to do that at the time. Be vulnerable or have mental health issues themselves.

[@theotherantigone]

Thought so too.

[@kimclarke5018]

To make such a generalized statement about the profession as a whole, without any quantitative research to back up your statement is WRONG!

[@eddiechenchen9081]

I don't trust psychologists, psychiatrists, or God and I have decided I will kill some lawyers before I pass on!

[@manonmaas9580]

This sad story reminds me so much of the strange and haunting case of Elisa Lam. We probably will never know what really happened to them. 😔

[@rebeccagable9629]

Beyond maddening that they called off the search so soon!

[@TeamCat1128]

And they sounded so happy about calling off the search too. This one seems off to me.

[@ellensoucek1914]

I am inclined to agree with the Japanese professor of Suicidology, who stated that commiting suicide was not necessarily a decision based on guilt, sin, or religion. There are natural areas in Japan known for committing suicide similar to the place that was shown in the program. Another well known scenic place is a rocky cliff shoreline, and one more is a forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji. I remember a Japanese friend, in Japan, inviting me to join her and her male friend for sushi before he went on a cruise. I do not recall many details, but he was going on the cruise with a woman, who happened to be in a wheelchair. My friend called a couple weeks later and said her friend and his female companion had both jumped off the ship into the sea. Her wheelchair and both sets of shoes were found on the deck. My impression is that it is a conscious decision in Japan and not necessarily attached to a societal stigma that we may associate with in the west.

[@anotherblonde]

Jade/green is sacred to the Japanese (and to the ancient Egyptians and Mayans). This unfulfilled lady took herself to die in the land where the jade curtain touched the earth. May she RIP

[@cw2497]

It seems like someone wanting to commit suicide would go for a quick and easy way to die. I can't imagine someone going in the woods to die because there's no certainty to how or when you'll die. It could be by an animal, the elements, starvation, dehydration. And who would put themselves through the torture of one of those methods or the uncertainty? You could easily walk out of the woods if you get hungry or thirsty and starving to death is painful. None of the actions she took leading up to her disappearance make any sense either. Since they have no cause of death, they can't confirm it was suicide. She went into the woods with a camera, which suggests she was going to take pictures.

[@lisafowler16]

The second most sought after location to commit suicide is actually a forest in Japan. People go in there and hang themselves, poison themselves or overdose among other ways I’m sure. Not all of them are found… I don’t see this being very different from that. She is from Japan so maybe this is just the way she wanted to go in a beautiful area maybe looking up at the northern lights, grim but who knows what she was thinking. I doubt she went out there with an intention to be eaten by an animal or succumb to the elements tho.

[@ChrisAndCats]

Aokigahara in Japan is known as the suicide forest. It's a regular thing and they have search teams to look for bodies. Remember all that fuss when Logan Paul filmed a body and published it uncensored? That was there. There's a youtuber called Johnny (his channel won't come to me for the moment) who visited and feels drawn there now to help search for the dead and reunite them with family after accidentally finding two dead people in one trip (he tries to help in a respectful way, he also leaves notes and survival packs to try and help people at that tipping point.) It's a well known place and people regularly go there to die.

[@bambi274]

Especially going all the eay to Canada. Its sounds ridiculous

[@lisafowler16]

@@bambi274 where we live we get mass amounts of Japanese tourists cause of the northern lights among other things I imagine. It is a very popular spot for the Japanese so it isn’t that wild to think she wanted to be here when she left this world.

[@thesacredmountain3448]

If she wanted to commit suicide why not do it in the suicide forest which is in her home country?

[@maryblack3297]

I saw this when it originally aired on CBC and it still haunts me. I wish that on day 9 they continued the search, regardless of the note. Maybe they could have saved her.

[@Conservchick854]

She bought coffee cups and then decided to kill herself? I'm not buying it..... unless I missed the part where she sent them to a friend/relative. Great documentary though! Very well put together...

[@michellescherer7858]

It’s easier to pretend that she was suicidal and that she came here to “end her life” then for this case to totally affect the Yukons already crumbling and non existent tourism industry. To make it look like her fault than to scare away other potential tourist. I don’t believe this one bit. Something foul happened to her.

[@chunkchips4554]

They found suicide notes. They probably compared hard writing. All that and much more to confirm the circumstances. This is similar to a case in Humboldt.. this girl walked out of her apartment down the highway and jump off a cliff.. it was bizarre for people driving by her to see her like that but no one stopped to see if she needed anything. And she was almost done at hsu wild.

[@hmgerlock1762]

Not the Yukon, its the Northwest Territories

[@michellescherer7858]

@@hmgerlock1762 lmfao 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ that’s what I meant to say. Still it’s all fishy

[@hmgerlock1762]

@@michellescherer7858 it is very odd..

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

I think you have to take into account culture differences and if you watched the entire video then you would understand that this is a Japanese thing. They go into nature to die, away from the world. And they found a note back in Japan. It is sad.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Apparently evidence of the note was never made public. RCMP’s word has to be taken as such. The story does not make any sense. A thorough search was mounted, including volunteers, without success. Yet her remains were found relatively close to town by a hiker. I think she was abducted and her body dumped at a later date, after the search was ended. Animal predation would account for only fragments remaining. It all sounds just too convenient that a letter was found. If I heard correctly there is a contradiction: 1) it was sent to a friend; 2) it was found among her possessions. Whatever occurred it is a tragedy, but who buys souvenirs when they are planning to walk into the forest and die? No, impact on tourism; cost of search; and desire to maintain good international relations won out here. I absolutely do NOT believe the verdict of suicide.

[@cheechee5502]

I just wrote who buy several souvenirs if they want to die, my sentiments exactly! If the body was there it would have been found

[@zoewalker9987]

I never believed it was suicide, I always thought it was some sicko took a liking to seeing her walking up the road and took her by force and waited til the heat died down to dump her outside town . Because a lot of ppl go missing every second of the day it’s not always a suicide. The police have been known to let killers run wild in the wilderness

[@sim5247]

When i thought about it i remembered an interesting docu about missing or killed indiginous women in canada. As she looked alike who knows she had the same fate....🤔

[@anitaleo97]

Did they check the body after they found it?

[@no_peace]

They were two separate notes, one in her stuff about staying in Canada and one she sent to a friend

[@xtr3m385]

50:28 I think that is what likely happened. Atsumi would not be denied the experience of seeing the Aurora Borealis. So, when she found out tours were not available, she decided to go on her own. R.I.P. Yoshikubo san.

[@mshayashi]

This is a very well made documentary...congratulations for the producers.

[@VickyCooksalot]

The first time I heard about this story it didn't make sense. Why purchase omiyage and then commit suicide? Omiyage is gifts for friends when you return home. So why if she is not going home?

[@sshukla7975]

Imagine the pain of not wanting to go back to Japan. I believe it was unbearable for her there. She felt pain of others in her practice and maybe lost hope, must've tried to communicate to family but in vein. She must have felt betrayed and lonely. And going back there must mean causing pain. Only that can evoke such response. So damn sad. Being alone with your kind but then to find peace with no one. What is this world where we are alone among humans. Something is dark lingering. Sad very sad indeed.

[@lydiapetra1211]

Your last lines are so profound indeed.....so many people around us but since no one cares or is close.... there's profound loneliness!

[@mogbaba]

I live near a not very dense, and not very vast forest. Once, I drove my son to his school for his training, and went walking in constructed paths in the forest nearby. When I was returning, I went a wrong path. It was fortunately not very long, so I found out that I had gone the wrong way. I returned, but I lost the old path, and came into the woods. It was winter and very dark. Even I knew whatever direction I go, I come eventually out of the woods, I was panicked. Of course, I was afraid, I could not reach my son at the right time, but still, I think the feeling of getting lost was there. I am very sorry for this lady. But, we don't really know what has happened to her.

[@tomwhitegruber]

she must have been so unbelievable lonely

[@Elhastezy888]

that is exactly what I thought! 1st the only person out there. 2nd to hear about the estrangement from family (been there) 3rd then the understanding that her proffesion took precedence over husband or having own family. 4th then find out it was just a "boyfriend" who was friends with the band (? like really?) 5th then find out there were many many issues with finding the right place to practice psychiatry. 6th learn that nobody even realized she had moved to another city & nobody knows if she had ever found a stable workplace😟 jeez louise

[@Eurocatbaby]

It's really a disturbing cases. Because it seems like they cut off the search early because it might be bad for tourism. I'm not sure she meant to commit suicide do you buy souvenirs and try to book a tour if that is the case. Was her camera found with her? She was seen walking with her camera? She may have just gotten lost or someone took advantage of a lone traveler.

[@Dio864]

100%

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You need to watch it again. They put everyone and helicopters on the case for EIGHT DAYS in freezing weather. A) NO human can survive that long in that environment after 8 days B) The Canadian police were sent a letter by her friend that told her she was giving up and going to Canada to die. She did NOT have a return ticket. What does that tell you? She was shopping and trying to enjoy her last days on this earth.

[@CissyBrazil]

Even though I don’t understand Japanese, I love the sound of their language….soft and flowing. Good thing for captions :). I didn’t realize their cars are right hand drive.

[@MSchipper]

Suicide is for the strong, not for the weak. It takes a lot of courage to make such a decision and your mind has to overcome the body's desire for survival. No one really knew this woman, that became very clear in this documentary. Can we ever really know another person? Can we ever really know ourselves? What I got from this documentary was that she was a restless soul, looking for purpose, but not finding it. She fell out with her family and they let that happen, that's what I find to be the saddest element of this story. I hope she found her peace and is dancing with the Northern lighs.

[@JangoBlader]

I agree

[@shirleycameron7718]

Its part of their ' culture ' as well...read and came across alot of stories from that part of the world....tq

[@0oDaMange888]

Why would she take her camera, if she wanted to go missing?

[@user-x57620fzmt]

The lack of comments that question the whole thing is concerning to me when it comes to human brains. So many simply accept what the authority stated without a doubt. I mean who call off a search because of a suicide note, who does that really? Suicide all not, this case is very suspicious.

[@thesacredmountain3448]

Indeed!

[@leorantanen2356]

Thank you 🙏 Such a sad, beautifull , mysterious story.May she rest in peace 🌿

[@cheryl5994]

YES, OF COURSE THEY'D BE INTERESTED, BECAUSE SHE IS FROM THEIR PART OF THE WORLD. HOWEVER, WHAT IS SAD IS THAT THE CANADIAN NEWS WASN'T REALLY BOTHERED & THE RMCP GAVE UP THEIR SEARCH. IT'S SHOCKING & ITS OFFENSIVE. IT LITERALLY MAKES ME ILL. DON'T EVER GO MISSING IN CANADA!

[@kristyjean6219]

Wow. I feel so much yet don’t know what to say. Thank you for the documentary and I will always remember her.

[@JudyFayLondon]

This is a very touching story. Sad that such a wonderful beautiful woman just committed suicide. The people there in Canada were very kind--to search her even when the investigation was stopped. May she rest in peace.

[@danmanole]

It really is heartbreaking watching this unfold. I am battling depressive disorder for so many many years, and I am blocked. It looks like this was her plan all along. But her grace, the beautiful smile, and the attitude towards the last people she Interacted with, leave me speachless. For the people who loved her, it hurts the same, nevertheless. I did not like the investigator's attitude towards the press. I understand that his obligations lie elsewhere, but if a child goes missing, isn't it the same press that helps galvanising ppl's efforts the best?

[@patrickpelletier3104]

Get some counseling guy...

[@debbieflaherty1975]

Why would she buy souvenirs, and take her camera, then kill herself? That makes ZERO sense!

[@wanderers5641]

I hope that you can always see a light through your pain. Keep fighting 💪

[@heleneocleary5888]

@@debbieflaherty1975 You have made a very good point. I can think of only 2 answers 1) It really was an accident. 2) She wanted to make it look like she had no intentions of killing herself.

[@gionee7035]

Hope to be very well and better . You strong man I’m sure fight all this depressive

[@forestcobra7796]

Rest in peace, Atsumi. I am so sorry for your misfortunes. Sincere condolences to the family.

[@PVillapah]

Great documentary, Thank you for sharing! R.I.P Atsumi

[@chengcangelosi6418]

What a brave soul! That must be her journey to the Aurora. RIP Atsumi.

[@onaona.]

Wow,great episode .

[@shelleynobleart]

Sensitively directed. RIP Atsumi.

[@ccasey1904]

Sending prayers and hugs to everyone🌻

[@supernovasat]

True Crime Central - the least you could have done was put her name in the title or description. Her name was Atsumi Yoshikubo , she was a person not just a story for views.

[@elfo8elfo]

People aren't as likely to watch if the title of a video is the name of someone they don't know, much less if its a foreign name they can't even pronounce or relate with. That's just how people are. I don't think the title is a bad one. Its a simple summary of what happened, also way more respectful than a lot of other more clickbait-y titles they could have used.

[@henryfine5538]

Tsk. Tsk. YOU'RE one of the "VIEWS".

[@proudmilitarybrat76]

@@elfo8elfo thank you for explaining this. I agreed with OP and was unaware.

[@artetface]

YES!!! You @EliasN said it without saying! To @maggiejacobs so as long as people can pronounce a name like Becky blue eyes then that’s when the name should be visible? Really? I’m DONE.

[@supernovasat]

@@artetface right? She was Japanese. She had a Japanese name. I don't understand how you can say putting her name would deter people from watching ? Wtf ?

[@Madamegato]

It is so refreshing to hear that Japanese culture does not condemn suicide. It is so tiring when people here (U.S.) talk about it being selfish. Yes, it is. But it is to stop the hurt and the pain and the torment you feel daily. That voice in your skull that you can't turn off and can't escape. So many just don't understand. I had many years where I was suicidal and had to fight not to be. I have NO qualms in saying I'm a survivor, and do not feel anyone who didn't make it should be shamed. The battle is long, it is exhausting, and when compounded by society saying negative things about you for feeling suicidal... it can be downright overwhelming. Check on your loved ones. Ask them how they're feeling and be prepared to simply listen without trying to fix. Empathize, and tell them you will do anything you can to help them fight. While in my case, it was a solitary fight within, I had so much love and support without. If you know someone fighting suicide - get them a hotline number and just be there for them. It goes such a long way.

[@grahamt33]

How very, very sad - She had had enough of this world and sought solace in oblivion...

[@nellspop1]

so very sad. poor woman. hope you are finally at peace. awesome production, thank you.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

You CAN'T conclude there WASN'T foul play from BONE FRAGMENTS!!! PERIOD.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

thank you for the beautiful story.

[@freemind279]

Why would she buy return ticket, two cups or look for touring? Unlikely to be suicide!

[@rentboy7566]

She wrote a suicide note to her friend in Japan telling her of her plan to end her life in Canada. She mentioned how unhappy she was and of her intent to go to Canada to end her life

[@shelbygarcia2038]

This does question whether it was suicide or not but people with depression could be okay one moment and then get this terrible wave of sadness that comes out of nowhere. You may have made plans but then the next moment all you feel is pain and are back in this really dark space. We will simply never know.

[@mariestobbs4961]

❤️🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Dol-pk2nn]

I was in the same boat and still am.Facing reality is one of hardest part, but this is the first step.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Our society leaves so many desperate, unhappy, and with no end in sight. It’s why we have such high suicide and depression rates. Hopefully soon something will change and we will prioritize all the members of society, not just the wealthy.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Tahtahme: What you wish for is never going to happen, and has never happen in human history. It is NOT society that is the source of depression BUT rather each human beings response to suffering. Read, "Man's Search for Meaning," and you'll understand.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Tahtahme: What you want is the pipe dream offered by Karl Marx. Various philosophies, before and since Marx, have made the same claim. None have delivered utopia. Hope and hopelessness is a human condition, that no government or " society," can deliver.

[@dbeecooks]

Such a sad story but beautifully done.

[@r.deeblanche6939]

Extremely sad story, but so very well told.

[@dazuk1969]

I am not surprised by this at all. Suicidal thoughts and endeavour does strange things to people. The person sat next to you right now night be feeling this way. How much money or "stuff" you have does not negate these feelings. I hope this lady has found peace.

[@rosiper]

Took measures not to be found? How absurd. She wasn't found because they barely looked. They didn't want anymore negative press. Some lives matter more than others. Situational depression isn't a reason to turn away.

[@JWildberry]

Yes, regardless of what actually happened to her, they stopped the search quickly because it was the only way to get the international attention off of them. Besides, if they had found her body in a timely manner, the post mortem could have disproven their suicide theory. Better not take that risk.

[@rebeccamandagout9121]

What a loss ! Such a beautiful lady from in and outside...😭😭😭

[@cherylschwartz2262]

Heartbreaking! I hope she found peace in the Northern Lights.

[@AudreyLMcFarland]

May she RIP. and to all who went looking for her, and for the town who kept her remains, she is right, you are very kind!

[@jennjohnson2303]

Wow...what an incredible story 😢 Hopefully she found the peace she wanted no matter what ❤️✌️

[@tannie902]

This is the best Crime channel!!! 👏🏼

[@vivianelle.6084]

Usually when one talks of suicide, they're judged. Remember this next time someone hints it, and be a friend.

[@cathyl2338]

😞

[@mskfrutoz]

Sending Prayers and condolences to the family 👪 🙏 ❤ 😢 💔 💙

[@urmelausdemeis4743]

I wonder if her camera has also been found and what was on it.... RIP Atsumi

[@thesacredmountain3448]

Why bring a camera on a suicide mission?

[@soju81]

This was so depressing... I hope her brother knows that she did indeed get to see the Northern Lights. Rest in peace.

[@slavmurderanalysttruecrime3070]

You always inspire me to work harder on my own episodes!

[@kimwalsh]

Excellent You Go Slav 🙌 I raise my hands for you 🎥

[@slavmurderanalysttruecrime3070]

@@kimwalsh thank you!

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Just subscribed to your channel as well. Sad story that doesn’t ever leave your soul.

[@slavmurderanalysttruecrime3070]

@@bettydamnboop3030 appreciate it!

[@leeanneyoungman8028]

Heart breaking and yet peaceful..

[@keelsmac01]

The only part of suicide that haunts me is a story I heard about the SFO golden gate..a common place people commit suicide. A gentleman had been thinking about it for a while, finally the day came and he jumped. According to him once he left the bridge he thought “I don’t want to die”! He didn’t die, one of very few who survive that jump. He has learned to deal with his pain and is living a happy life. It’s a moment in time that you can’t come back from..please reach out and seek help…things change in life, it’s ever changing and you never know what’s around the corner..great things are waiting for you!