Key Facts
• On July 1, a young man’s body was found in a Shinjuku apartment.
• Police received a report at 2:30 PM about a “rotten smell.”
• The body, believed to be of a man in his 20s-30s, showed signs of decay.
• Death likely occurred a significant time before the discovery.
• Authorities are treating the case as body abandonment.
• Police are questioning individuals connected to the apartment.
• Efforts are ongoing to confirm the man’s identity.
Summary
Tokyo Metropolitan Police are investigating the discovery of a young man’s body in a Shinjuku apartment as a case of body abandonment. On July 1, at approximately 2:30 PM, a property management company alerted authorities after nearby residents reported a “rotten smell.” Upon arrival, police found the body of a man, estimated to be in his 20s or 30s, showing advanced decomposition, suggesting he had been dead for some time. Investigators are questioning individuals associated with the apartment and working to identify the deceased. The case remains under active investigation.
