This article explores the history of gangsters in Japan, the types of gangsters found there, and the impact they have had on society. It looks at how the government has responded to gangster activity and what the current state of gangster activity is in Japan. There are three main types of gangsters operating in Japan: yakuza, bosozoku (motorcycle gangs) and chinpira (street thugs). Yakuza are considered to be the most powerful type of gangster due to their strong organization structure and large membership base. Despite government efforts to combat their influence, it is estimated that there are still around 80,000 active members belonging to various yakuza groups operating within Japan today. Recent arrests suggest that while there may still be some level of gangster activity taking place, it may no longer be at its peak levels.