Roppongi Chaos, Yamaguchi-gumi’s Sudden Visit to Inagawa-kai HQ
A key figure in the world of chivalry, who "will soon mark the 10th year of the split war," went to the entertainment district in broad daylight with his gang members in tow...
“Thank you for your hard work!”
A deep, menacing voice echoed through the otherwise quiet daytime entertainment district.
It was 11 a.m. on an early June day. In a corner of Roppongi, Tokyo (Minato Ward), a group of Inagawa-kai members had gathered. Leading the men who stood at attention, collars straightened, was Chairman Kazuya Uchibori (71). Nearby, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department patrol cars circled, and nearly ten investigators kept a close watch.
In this tense scene where yakuza and police were mingling, a luxury car arrived. Stepping out with three executives was Teruaki Takeuchi, a senior advisor of the Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi (64).
Why did these two key figures of the East and West yakuza worlds gather in the entertainment district in broad daylight?
“The location they gathered at is the Inagawa-kai headquarters. Inside, they were celebrating the birthday of Inagawa-kai’s president, Jiro Kiyota. Takeuchi likely attended personally to strengthen ties with this friendly organization.” ( Masahiro Oshima, a nonfiction writer knowledgeable about yakuza affairs)
I’mAfter the meeting, the two walked together away from the Inagawa-kai headquarters (a two-page photo). Before the start, both had tense expressions, but Chairman Uchibori smiled and Wakate-saicho Takano also looked satisfied. What was discussed in the peaceful talks? A journalist who knows the inside of the Yamaguchi-gumi speculates.
