Gang bosses fretted over whether the story would create chaos if it went public
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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
Recent crackdown on sleaze has resulted in the closure of a large swath of sex clubs
Target: Shibuya, the ultimate gathering point for young, fashionable females dressed for attention
The game of tiles is cleaning up its image