【極道の葬儀】三代目稲川会・稲川裕紘会長の葬儀に参列する日本各地の大親分 /【Real Footage】Funeral of yakuza's big boss.

Yuko Inagawa (稲川 裕紘), also known as Toi Inagawa (稲川 土肥, 1940 - May 29, 2005), was a Japanese yakuza. He was the third chairman of the designated criminal organization, the Inagawa-kai (稲川会), and the sōchō (overall head) of the Inagawa-ikka (稲川一家 - Inagawa Family).

Birth and Entry into the Inagawa-kai:
Yuko Inagawa was born in 1946 (Showa 21) as the eldest son of Seijo Inagawa (稲川聖城) (real name: Kakuji Inagawa), the founder and first chairman of the Inagawa-kai(初代稲川会会長).
Growing up watching his father Seijo, he naturally entered the Inagawa-kai.
Under the Second Chairman, Takamasa Ishii (石井隆匡):
Under the second chairman, Takamasa Ishii, he held key positions such as wakaishu-gashira (head of young members) and chairman of the board of directors, playing a central role in the organization's management.
He supported Chairman Ishii's strong leadership and contributed to the expansion of the Inagawa-kai's influence.

Peaceful Coexistence Line:
In 1996 (Heisei 8), following the death of the second chairman, Takamasa Ishii, he became the third chairman of the Inagawa-kai.
After becoming chairman, he exchanged gobu no kyodaibai (五分の兄弟分 - sworn brotherhood on equal terms) with Yoshinori Watanabe (渡辺芳則), the fifth kumicho (gang leader) of the Yamaguchi-gumi (五代目山口組), which was expanding its power at the time.
This kyodaisakazuki was a groundbreaking event, signifying that the Kanto-based Inagawa-kai and the Kansai-based Yamaguchi-gumi, which had a long history of conflict, would avoid confrontation and coexist peacefully. This policy was called the "East-West Peaceful Coexistence Line" and had a significant impact on the yakuza society afterward.
Later Years and Passing:
While promoting the East-West Peaceful Coexistence Line, he also dedicated himself to stabilizing the internal organization.
He passed away in 2005 (Heisei 17) at the age of 58.

Personality:
Yuko Inagawa was known for his gentle and sincere character and was highly trusted both within and outside the organization.
While upholding the traditions of the Inagawa-kai established by his father Seijo and the second chairman Takamasa Ishii, he aimed for organizational management that adapted to the changing times.
His kyodaibai with the Yamaguchi-gumi can be seen as an expression of his flexible thinking and strong desire for stability within the entire yakuza society.

Achievements:
Yuko Inagawa's achievements are highly regarded not only for establishing the Inagawa-kai as one of Japan's leading designated criminal organizations but also for contributing to the suppression of conflicts within the yakuza society.
Key Term Explanations for Foreigners:
Inagawa-kai (稲川会): One of the major yakuza (Japanese organized crime) groups in Japan. The "-kai" suffix often denotes an association or organization.
Showa (昭和) and Heisei (平成): Eras in the Japanese imperial calendar. Showa 21 corresponds to 1946 in the Gregorian calendar, and Heisei 8 corresponds to 1996.
Wakashu-gashira (若衆頭): A high-ranking position within a yakuza organization, often translated as "head of young members" or a similar leadership role overseeing younger members.
Rijicho (理事長): Chairman of the board of directors or a similar executive management position within an organization.
Kumicho (組長): The leader or boss of a yakuza gang.
Gobu no kyodaibai (五分の兄弟盃): A ritual of exchanging sake (rice wine) to establish a sworn brotherhood on equal footing. "Gobu" means "equal" or "fifty-fifty." This signifies a relationship of mutual respect and non-aggression.
Yakuza (ヤクザ): Japanese organized crime groups, often compared to the mafia or gangs in other countries.
Designated Criminal Organization (指定暴力団 - Shitei Bōryokudan): Yakuza groups officially designated by the Japanese government as having a significant potential for violence.
This translation aims to provide context and explain key terms to make the information accessible to an English-speaking audience unfamiliar with Japanese yakuza culture.

稲川裕紘氏は、1946年（昭和21年）、稲川会初代会長・稲川聖城（本名：稲川角二）氏の長男として生まれました。
幼少の頃から父・聖城の背中を見て育ち、自然な流れで稲川会に入りました。

二代目会長・石井隆匡氏の時代:
二代目会長・石井隆匡氏の下で若衆頭、理事長などの要職を歴任し、組織運営の中枢を担いました。
石井会長の強力なリーダーシップを支え、稲川会の勢力拡大に貢献しました。

三代目会長就任と東西平和共存路線:
1996年（平成8年）、二代目会長・石井隆匡氏の逝去を受け、稲川会三代目会長に就任しました。
会長就任後、当時勢力を拡大していた山口組の五代目組長・渡辺芳則氏と五分の兄弟盃を交わしました。
この兄弟盃は、長年にわたり対立関係にあった関東の稲川会と関西の山口組が、抗争を避け、共存していくという画期的なものでした。この路線は「東西平和共存路線」と呼ばれ、その後のヤクザ社会に大きな影響を与えました。

晩年と逝去:
東西平和共存路線を推進する一方で、内部組織の安定にも尽力しました。
2005年（平成17年）に逝去されました。享年58歳。
人物像:
稲川裕紘氏は、温厚篤実な人柄で知られ、組織内外からの信頼も厚かったとされています。
父・聖城、二代目・石井隆匡の築き上げた稲川会の伝統を守りつつ、時代の変化に対応した組織運営を目指しました。
山口組との兄弟盃は、その柔軟な発想と、ヤクザ社会全体の安定を願う強い意志の表れと言えるでしょう。

稲川裕紘氏の功績は、稲川会を日本有数の指定暴力団としての地位を確立させただけでなく、ヤクザ社会における抗争の抑制に貢献したことでも高く評価されています。

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