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Man's charred remains found in Kyoto park

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Police in Kyoto said Tuesday they are investigating the death of a man whose charred corpse was found Monday in a park.

According to police, at around 4:25 a.m. on Monday, a man taking a stroll through Arashiyama Higashi Park in Nishikyo Ward found the grisly remains and called 110, Sankei Shimbun reported.

Police said the body is assumed to be an adult male. A lighter along with a plastic bottle and two cans containing kerosene were found near the corpse. Police believe the man may have committed suicide by setting himself on fire.

A bag was near the remains but there was nothing inside that might help identify the man.

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It's sad that he died alone and in such a painful way. I hope his spirit is at peace now.

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What the heck is goin on? Hmmm................

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That is an awful way to die

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Suicide, huh?

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