Makoto Itokazu is the 70-something-year-old chairman of the Kyokuryu-kai syndicate
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Blaze completely gutted the fourth floor of the reinforced concrete building
Altercation was triggered when suspect's acquaintance became embroiled in a billing dispute
Contraband was shipped via air cargo from the U.S. to Narita International Airport two years ago
Seizure is estimated to be the equivalent of about 40,000 doses
Prosecutors said the decision was made 'after careful consideration'
Tatsuo Ozawa is the newly anointed chairman of the Tosei-kai
Searches targeted three locations, including the headquarters of the Sumiyoshi-kai in Minato Ward
The Kohei-ikka is the largest yakuza group in the capital
Victim was held captive by the suspects because they suspected him of leaking information