A gangster story: Japan

Article Abstract:

The election of Noboru Takeshita as Japan's prime minister in 1987 has been clouded by suspicion that he was backed by some of the country's organized crime groups. An investigation has revealed the influence of criminal and right wing groups in Japanese politics.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Investigations, Political aspects, Takeshita, Noboru

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Tycoons of crime: Japan

Article Abstract:

Japan has new laws to combat organized crime. The laws cover areas such as firearms, swords and drugs. They will not entirely stop the gangs which are now organizing themselves as businesses with boards and chairmen.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Gangs

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The end of tycoons

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The Asian financial crisis and other factors have combined to trigger changes in Asian businesses, with increasing emphasis on stockholder value .

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Asia, Corporations

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Subjects list: Japan, Organized crime
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