Gang violence about to escalate in Japan?

[2aguy]

Hmmmm....this split among the Yakuza has been in the works for the last year or more...will it mean violence?

Ex-Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi members may have launched new syndicate

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Former members of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi, a yakuza gang which split from the Yamaguchi-gumi in August 2015, may have launched a new crime syndicate after gathering in Hyogo Prefecture on Sunday.

Police said on Sunday afternoon, former leaders of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi were seen after congregating at an office in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Fuji TV reported. A police spokesman said the meeting was most likely held to form a new breakaway group from the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi syndicate.

According to investigators, Yoshinori Oda (real name Yoshinori Kin), is said to have informed police of his withdrawal from the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi. Police believe he will be the de facto boss of the new underground criminal group.

Police said they will strengthen vigilance in anticipation of further conflict among yakuza factions.

 

[AsianTrumpSupporter]

I follow some VLOGers in South Korea and Japan, and my favorite VLOGer in Japan is Unrested aka Scott Ackerman:

He's lived in Japan for almost 10 years, and he's married with kids now. He's made a few interesting videos about the Yakuza. Obviously, he's not an expert on the Yakuza, but it's interesting to hear his take on the Yakuza.





I have no idea if this last story is true, but it's an awesome comic book style video about running into the Yakuza lol: