An affiliate member of the Kudo-kai was found to be in possession of 9 small bags of stimulant drugs
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Latest stories on organized crime (yakuza) from Japan
The Yamaguchi-gumi faces a demographic challenge as well as the recent loss of key allies
Police seized 1.6 kilograms of stimulant drugs and 160 million yen in cash
A vehicle repeatedly plowed into the entrance of the Akira Rengo-kai office in Naniwa Ward
The manager of an Internet casino told customers that the business was supported by the Kodo-kai
A tabloid claimed ex-skipper Tatsunori Hara paid a former gangster to quash a story about an adulterous relationship
Reporters are being pressed for more in-depth coverage of arrests, raids and resignations related to Japan's largest gang
The Yamaguchi-gumi is struggling to cope with the loss of 17 bosses and the formation of a rival gang
An author of the book claims the newspaper is obstructing freedom of expression and the press
Police officers and local residents promoted an anti-gang initiative at the start of a busy holiday period