The Yamaguchi-gumi is struggling to cope with the loss of 17 bosses and the formation of a rival gang
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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
Kyoto police suspect that a gang member from Kyushu played a role in the shooting death of Takayuki Ohigashi
Members of the Kobe-based gang allegedly blocked traffic with 8 passenger vehicles in the Uomachi area of Himeji
A 17-year-old runaway met 100 customers at hotels in August and September
Satoru Nomura neglected to disclose hundreds of millions of yen in income dating back to 2008
The Department has frozen the ex-gangster's U.S. assets and prohibited business activities
A prowler broke into the home of a former Yamaguchi-gumi boss and stole cash and precious metals
Members of the Sumiyoshi-kai and Matsuba-kai brawled in Kabukicho last month