THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
October 8, 2021 at 17:40 JST
A former gang member works at a construction site in Hyogo Prefecture. (Provided by the man)
Tougher laws and prefectural rules have made life increasingly difficult for yakuza gangs in Japan, leading to a gradual exodus of members over the past decade, sources said. [Read More]
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A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II
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