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• Japanese Organized Crime Ranks Hit Record Lows as Anonymous Networks Replace Traditional Yakuza

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Data from the National Police Agency reveals that yakuza membership in Japan fell to a record low of 17,600 individuals by the end of 2025. This 21st consecutive annual decline sig...

• Japan Marijuana Arrests Surpass Record High as Youth Access via Social Media Platforms Telegram and X Triples

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Crime

  National Police Agency data reveals that marijuana-related arrests in Japan reached a historic peak of 6,832 cases in 2025, representing a twofold increase since 2017. Authorities...