Does the Yakuza operate inside the United States?

Yes, they operate on a large scale. Especially in areas where there are many Japanese immigrants. Hawaii and California, and NYC in parts. In Japan, the Yakuza is not illegal, they operate in the open and have official headquarters in Tokyo, Kobe, and other cities. read more

United States Yakuza activity in the United States is mostly relegated to Hawaii, but they have made their presence known in other parts of the country, especially in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as Seattle, Las Vegas, Arizona, Virginia, Chicago, and New York City. read more

The US offensive was introduced after Obama issued an executive order last year. It coincides with fresh attempts in Japan to rein in the yakuza after years of tacit acceptance of their supposed role as a deterrent against petty crime in urban neighbourhoods. read more