A sasumata is a two-pronged pole and used to catch criminals or animals, adapted from a samurai-era weapon
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Roppongi Hills Sky Deck is approximately 240 meters above the ground
Police have not ruled out that the case is result of foul play
Bodies are likely those of two brothers, aged in their 70s
Shinjuku Police Station deputy chief said, 'I would like to investigate the cause and circumstances in detail'
Woman was reported missing in July 2021
Woman likely died within the last week, police said
Woman was last seen on June 27, 2021
Gender of the body is not known
Suspect said, 'I went into a panic'