Yamaguchi-gumi Pledges End to Decade-Long Gang War
The Yamaguchi-gumi, Japan’s largest yakuza syndicate, has pledged to end its ongoing conflict with the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi, a splinter group, promising to cease all internal fighting and refrain from further disturbances. This truce follows years of violent clashes between the two groups, spurred by a 2015 split and intensified by increased police scrutiny. The declaration comes amidst a broader decline in yakuza membership, reaching record lows in recent years. However, the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi’s response remains unknown, and authorities will continue to monitor both groups closely.
John Q. Hosedrinker