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During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according ...

In Tokyo, yakuza offices cannot operate within 200 meters of schools, child welfare centers, community halls, museums, ...

In a case that might sound more bureaucratic than bloody, four men aged 55 to 77 have been arrested in Tokyo for running a ...

These organisations aren’t just involved in petty theft or gang rivalry. They control cities, influence governments, launder ...

Many unions with the Yamaguchi-gumi officially prohibit their members from getting involved in drug trafficking. They make large investments in well-known and legitimate companies, and they also have ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato arrives at the ...