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Infant-Sized Remains Found in Septic Tank at Shibuya Demolition Site

Police opened a forensic review of how the tank was installed.

Overview

  • Construction workers in Moto-Yoyogi reported the discovery around 2:05 p.m. on October 29 after excavation at an apartment site.
  • The unclothed remains measured about 20–30 centimeters, with age and sex not yet determined, according to Tokyo police.
  • A broken bottle with residual liquid was found near the remains, and investigators say preservation in formalin is possible but unconfirmed.
  • Workers described hearing glass break and seeing liquid spray during digging, which led to the find inside the purification tank.
  • Police are checking site records, including reports that an obstetrics and gynecology clinic once operated there, as they continue the investigation.