Child-like Body Found in Kyoto Forest, Police Investigate Possible Crime Link

A child-like body found in Kyoto's Nantan City forest on April 13 showed no signs of being hidden, prompting police to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death while investigating a possible crime.

Tue Apr 14 2026

Child-like Body Discovered in Kyoto Forest

On April 13, a child-like body was discovered in a forest in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. According to police investigations, there were no signs of the body being covered or hidden with fallen leaves. The body was wearing a trainer that matched the description of a missing boy. Police are focused on identifying the body's identity and the cause of death.

Investigation into Possible Criminal Involvement

Based on the circumstances of the body's discovery, police are expanding their investigation, considering the possibility that the incident may be linked to a crime. Given that the discovered body shares similar characteristics with the missing boy, the police are also investigating a potential connection to the missing child.

*Source: NHK (2026-04-14)*

Tags: #Kyoto #Child Body #Missing Child #Police Investigation #Nantan City