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...
“Normally it’s about 10 minutes, but this time Wakate-saicho Takano stayed with Chairman Uchibori for over 20 minutes. It seems they discussed recent ‘rejuvenation personnel’ moves by the 6th Yamaguchi-gumi. For instance, in February, Secretary of Wakate-saicho Kiyoshi Takayama (76) was promoted to Wakate-saicho assistant. Also last November, executives from secondary groups became leaders and are now directly involved. It seems this visit, with those leaders in tow, was to greet Chairman Uchibori.
Behind the organizational restructuring, there’s likely a ten-year anniversary of the Yamaguchi-gumi split dispute in August this year. Before this milestone, they seem to be building an organization that can respond quickly no matter what happens.”
On the other hand, on June 7th, a strong tremor shook the “Anti-6th Yamaguchi-gumi Alliance”. Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested five members, including Shigeki Kanazawa (55), a senior member of the designated organized crime group Kenkai-kai, on suspicion of violating the Organized Crime Punishment Act.
“Kanazawa is suspected of being the gunman who shot and killed the leader of a faction under Kodo-kai, chaired by Takeuchi, in April last year. However, it’s not just a simple murder charge but an organized crime murder charge, and Hyogo Prefectural Police are eager to crack down on Kenkai-kai’s leadership using this crime as leverage. They are a core part of the ‘Anti-6th Generation’ along with the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi, and if their leader is arrested, there’s a possibility of dissolution. If that happens, it could affect the entire industry.” (Hyogo Prefectural Police source)
Amidst ongoing organizational restructuring and the decline of opposing factions, the situation marks a turning point in the decade-long split conflict.
“With the 10th anniversary of the split conflict approaching, there’s a strong possibility that pressure and attacks against Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi’s Chairman Kunio Inoue (75) could intensify. This summer, significant developments could unfold.” (Same journalist as previously mentioned)
The situation appears to be rapidly evolving.
In the paid version of “FRIDAY GOLD,” several photos that have not been published in the magazine are available.
From the June 28, 2024 issue of “FRIDAY
PHOTO： Ogawa Hikaru
