The Hangman - hanging performance artist in Japan
Kubikukuri Takuzo is a performance artist who's been hanging himself by the neck in his backyard for more than 15 years. The way he puts it, it allows him to "distance himself from the fatigue of life". He explains, "Today is like a great gift for me. It makes the rest of my day very light." Some believe this is his way of expressing his appreciation for life, and the years he has left.
