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A woman has shared her story of successfully leaving the Japanese mafia, known as the Yakuza, which grew into a powerful underworld over decades.

Four members of the Inagawa-kai crime syndicate were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly illegally changing the registration of stolen luxury minivans. The stolen vehicles were reportedly used by individuals involved in special fraud cases.

Studiocanal is set to launch 'The Paris-Tokyo Job (Or How To Rob A Yakuza),' a four-part true crime documentary series about one of the world's most notorious art heists, debuting at Sunny Side of the Doc festival.

Tokyo police have arrested three more individuals, including an alleged yakuza mastermind, in connection with the ¥400 million robbery in Taito Ward earlier this year. Investigators reportedly found images of notes with meeting instructions on a suspect's smartphone.

Articles detail the life story of the 'devil's child,' who rose to prominence as the only known female member of the yakuza. Her narrative covers her involvement with drugs and gangs, as well as her eventual attempt at redemption.

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A talking balsam flower asks an elderley yakuza to weigh up a life of violence and kindness in Baku Kinoshita’s quietly contemplative tale An original story from director Baku Kinoshita and writer…

Seven men, including individuals linked to yakuza, have been arrested in connection with a ¥420 million robbery that occurred in Tokyo in January.

The development of Nagoshi Studio's game 'Gang of Dragon,' led by the creator of the Yakuza series, is in jeopardy as the project seeks a new financier to complete its production.

The traditional image of the tattooed Japanese mafioso is fading as the Yakuza adapts to police pressure, recruiting online and adopting less conspicuous methods to blend in.

Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, a Japanese national, pleaded guilty to six charges related to trafficking nuclear material in a U.S. court.

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Japanese police have arrested two members of a Yakuza-affiliated group, Kōhei-ikka, on suspicion of defrauding an 80-year-old man in Tokyo of 55 million yen in a special fraud case two years ago.

A new anti-hero character named 'Shion', resembling a Yakuza-like figure from the Hashimoto Clan, is set to be introduced in the game Overwatch 2.

The director of 'Stranger Than Heaven' addressed concerns regarding Tupac's inclusion in the project, confirming it was a deliberate decision and that the film has connections to the Yakuza story.

Tokyo police have arrested a 25-year-old member of the Sumiyoshi-kai crime syndicate for allegedly kidnapping a 28-year-old woman in Kabukicho with the intent of forcing her to participate in special fraud operations overseas, specifically in Cambodia.

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Tokyo police have searched three Yakuza headquarters in connection with a ¥400 million robbery in January, where seven gang members were arrested, aiming to uncover the full scope of the incident.

An image circulating on social media, supposedly showing director Quentin Tarantino inside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv, has been confirmed as a fake photograph. Separately, Tarantino considers the final scene of the 1974 film "The Yakuza" to be one of the greatest film endings, despite some criticisms of its direction.

Seven men, including members of the yakuza crime syndicate, were arrested in connection with a ¥420 million robbery that occurred in Tokyo in January.

Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi’s new game is now in doubt after investor NetEase warned the studio that it plans to cut off funding.

A Yakuza member, Takeshi Ebisawa, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in New York for trafficking nuclear material, including an attempt to sell military-grade plutonium to Iran.

A walled mansion in one of Kobe’s most desirable suburbs is heading for a court-ordered auction, but its murky past as a target of gang attacks may put off buyers. The two-storey house, long the home of Kunio Inoue, head of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi – a breakaway faction of Japan’s largest yakuza syndicate – is being forcibly sold after judges held him responsible for the crimes involving one of his subordinates, in a rare test of Japan’s anti-organised crime laws. The ruling came from the Osak...

Satoru Nomura, the Kudokai yakuza group's leader since 2011 and currently serving a life sentence for attacks on citizens, will be replaced by the group's chairman, Fumio Tanoue.

Prosecutors have sought life imprisonment for a Fukuoka yakuza leader accused of shooting and killing the president of 'Gyoza no Ohsho' 13 years ago, citing thorough preparation and strong organizational intent.

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A yakuza member pleaded guilty at his first trial to charges of theft, admitting to stealing a suitcase containing over ¥400 million on a street in Tokyo's Taito Ward in January.

Mako Nishimura, known as the 'devil's child' in the underworld, is believed to be the only woman to have become a full-fledged member of Japan's feared Yakuza mafia, having never lost a fight in nearly 40 years.

Today's top deals include discounts on the 'Final Fantasy I-VI Collection,' a Shell Oil Gift Card, and the 'Yakuza Kiwami 1+2' bundle, along with other savings on PS5 and Switch games.

Yakuza membership in Japan has dropped to a record low in 2025, attributed to an aging population within criminal groups, stricter law enforcement, and the implementation of nationwide anti-gang ordinances.

Actor Jack Black has publicly stated his desire to star in a live-action adaptation of the 'Yakuza' video game series, questioning if there's a role for a "portly American."

Approximately 10 million yen in cash was discovered at the residence of a yakuza member, believed to be an accomplice, in connection with a 400 million yen robbery that occurred in Tokyo's Taito Ward in January. Authorities suspect the money is payment from the mastermind and are working to uncover the full details of the incident.

Seven individuals, including yakuza members, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with an incident in January where over 400 million yen was stolen on a street in Taito Ward, Tokyo. This arrest is part of a series of cash targeting incidents that occurred in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

A Yakuza leader, Takeshi Ebisawa, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to sell uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in a plot allegedly connected to Iran's nuclear program.

A US court has convicted a Japanese yakuza member on charges of trafficking nuclear material and illegal drugs.

A new generation of Yakuza leaders, known as 'tokuryu', are emerging in Japan, replacing the older, more traditional bosses. These new figures operate discreetly, often camouflaging themselves as students.