In recent news, a friend of a deceased individual has shared an emotional post on social media titled "Dead but alive". The incident happened recently in Japan with the friend using online platforms in an attempt to express grief and honor their deceased companion's life. The events surrounding the death and the post itself remain unspecified in the headline.

In Japan, death and mourning are significant parts of the cultural and social fabric. The reaction to this news in Japan would likely involve deep empathy and reverence, as respect for the departed is paramount. Internet users sympathizing with the friend's grief and expressing their condolences through comments and likes are an expected outcome.

Unlike Japan, the public mourning of a loved one’s passing isn't quite as commonplace or accepted in the US or EU. However, as more aspects of life shift online, expressions of grief on social media have started to become more common and broadly accepted.