Feb 25 (Japan Times) - Human bones believed to be from some 500 bodies were found at a house in Tokyo in November last year, police sources said.
The house in Adachi Ward was occupied by a firm that makes skeletal specimens. Its president said the bones "were imported from India," the sources said Friday.
They are believed to have been imported for use as specimens, the sources said.
The Nishiarai Police Station is investigating the details, including why the bones were left there.
In November last year, a male relative of the president was found to have died from an illness at the house. Large amounts of bones were later discovered in the main building and elsewhere on the premises. The bones, including human skulls and animal remains, are believed to have been left untouched for years.