Takayuki Hirashige was found near an elevator on the third floor with a gunshot wound to the head
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A Sumiyoshi-kai member received serious wounds to his leg and abdomen
340 'snack' bars and hostess clubs posted stickers on their storefronts prohibiting yakuza members
Group says designation is in violation of the Constitution
Domestic money-making prospects for the nation's underworld have diminished following anti-gang legislation
Girl is alleged to have serviced 5 customers per day in local hotels
Three suspects are alleged to have made 5 threatening phone calls in 2011
Names, birthdays, and genders of members of yakuza groups are available to securities companies
Officers searched 10 locations of the both yakuza groups
Director of the NPA: 'I want to ensure the safety of our citizens'