Makoto Itokazu, chairman of the Kyokuryu-kai, died on April 19 in a fire
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Suspect said, 'I did it because I was struggling to make a living'
Makoto Itokazu is the 70-something-year-old chairman of the Kyokuryu-kai syndicate
Blaze completely gutted the fourth floor of the reinforced concrete building
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
Fumio Tanoue is expected to succeed Nomura
Suspects stole a suitcase containing approximately 423 million yen in cash in January
Suspect said, 'I like weapons'