A chronicle of a 12-year stint working the crime beat at Japan's largest newspaper
Posts published in “Yakuza”
Latest stories on organized crime (yakuza) from Japan
Yamaguchi-gumi moving towards limiting risk in its operations
Colorful characters at the Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa
Two stolen dump trucks plowed into the offices of a pair of deri heru establishments
Madam Muse billed itself as offering the 'essence of a goddess'
Three hundred ladies served drinks to customers at the club's 600 seats
Target: Shibuya, the ultimate gathering point for young, fashionable females dressed for attention
The game of tiles is cleaning up its image
Legal gambling is limited to various forms of racing but casinos might be next