How many underworld organizations are there in Japan?

There are three major gangs in Japan: Yamaguchi group, Sumitomo group and Inagawa group, and there are also some small gangs, such as the Double Love Association, the Affinity Association, the Extreme East Association, the Pine Leaf Association and the National Essence Association.

According to the data of the Japanese National Police Agency, there are about 3,380 violent groups in Japan, and the number of violent groups in 2065,438+03 was about 60,000, among which Yamaguchi, Sumitomo and Inagawa are the three giants, and their members account for about 69% of the total number of Japanese gangs.

Extended data:

Japanese gangs appeared after the samurai class was abolished. With the abolition of this class, many warriors who only engaged in fighting all their lives lost their focus, and gradually turned to violent crimes due to lack of economic resources and other factors. Some of them have also started businesses, and some even have shady businesses, such as opening casinos and brothels.

Japanese gangs have obvious behavioral characteristics. They wear strange clothes, have tattoos, behave strangely, often hold long knives, threaten villagers, and even kill innocent people, which is not accepted by society.

However, Japan is the only country in the world that recognizes the legitimacy of gangs. As long as gangs operate under the established laws, they will get legal permission.

Yamaguchi Group: Founded by Haruki Yamaguchi in Kobe City on 19 15, it is the largest gangster in Japan and the most closely organized organization in East Asia and even the world. Besides Japan, they also have activities in Western Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.

Sumitomo Club: Founded by Sumitomo family in 1962, it is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its main activities are in eastern and northern Japan.

Inagawa Club: Founded in 1972, Inagawa Holy City is headquartered in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia: Japanese Gangs

Baidu Encyclopedia: Yamaguchi Group

Baidu Encyclopedia: Zhujihui

Baidu Encyclopedia: Inagawa Society