No reason for the non-prosecution was given
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police he is not a gang member
Two suspects deny the allegations, police said
Suspect allegedly established an office for the gang inside an apartment in the Kabukicho red-light district that is about 180 meters from elementary school
Shigeharu Shirai is wanted over the shooting death of an upper-level member of the Kodo-kai in the town of Takasucho in Tsu City in July of 2003
Yamaguchi-gumi member allegedly demanded payment of ¥150,000 while threatening a male street tout for restaurants in entertainment district in Taito and Toshima wards
Poster was inspired by Sota Fuji, a 14-year shogi prodigy whose 29-match winning streak ended in July
Suspects also face drug charges
Yamaguchi-gumi and its chief rival are seeking to take control of the venerable Aizukotetsu-kai
Suspects beat victim, who died due to shock resulting from blood loss