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
Shukan Bunshun also claims Kihara has an illegitimate child with his mistress
Man's head has not been located
Bodies are likely those of two brothers, aged in their 70s
Woman likely died within the last week, police said
Water was about 50 centimeters deep
Government of Sapporo City is now the rightful owner of the funds
Rope was found near the bed of the woman
Police are treating the case as the result of foul play or an accident