A Nepali man was found dead while asleep in his room in Tokyo, Japan. 

According to Nepali Sajha Samaj Japan chairman Buddhi Sherchan, 27-year-old Suraj Thapa, a native of Sindhupalchok district in Nepal, died in his sleep on Saturday. Thapa had returned from his work on Friday and was found dead at around 10am on Saturday.  

His death came to light after the company he worked for called his friend to enquire about him. The body had been kept at the office of local police chief. Sherchan said the Nepali community has been trying to contact his family in Nepal.