Report on Tokyo Machida girl's suicide; bullying certified, but 'cause not determined' Four years ago, a girl who attended an elementary school in Machida, Tokyo, committed suicide after leaving a suicide note in which she was said to have been bullied by her classmates. An investigative committee made up of experts found that there were multiple instances of bullying against the deceased child.

On the other hand, regarding the cause-and-effect relationship, it was concluded that although the school was a contributing factor, ``the causes are complex and cannot be identified''