Yakuza - Wikipedia
WEBYakuza (Japanese: ヤクザ, IPA: [jaꜜkɯdza]; English: / j ə ˈ k uː z ə, ˈ j æ k uː z ə /), also known as gokudō (極道, "the extreme path", IPA: [gokɯꜜdoː]), are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan.
Yakuza | History, Meaning, Rituals, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 17, 2024 — yakuza, Japanese gangsters, members of what are formally called bōryokudan (“violence groups”), or Mafia-like criminal organizations.
The yakuza: Inside Japan’s murky criminal underworld | CNN
WEBSep 15, 2015 — Tokyo CNN — In August, Japan’s largest crime group, the Yamaguchi-gumi, split into two main factions, potentially creating a gang war that may ultimately involve all 21 designated crime...
Inside The Yakuza, The 400-Year-Old Mafia Of Japan - All That's …
WEBAug 6, 2022 — Known informally as the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza are a 400-year-old criminal syndicate that carries out everything from human trafficking to real estate sales.
The Yakuza – Japan’s Notorious Organized Crime Syndicate
WEBJul 17, 2024 — This notorious organized crime syndicate has a long and complicated history in Japan, with its roots dating back to the 17th century. Despite being illegal, the Yakuza remains a powerful force in Japanese society today, involved in everything from drug trafficking to money laundering.
History and Background on the Yakuza in Japan - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 16, 2019 — They are famous figures in Japanese movies and comic books - the yakuza, sinister gangsters with elaborate tattoos and severed little fingers. What is the historical reality behind the manga icon, though?
Inside Japan’s Yakuza: History, Influence, and Current State
WEBJan 25, 2024 — In the shadows of Japan’s bustling cities and tranquil countryside lurks a powerful and enigmatic organization known as the yakuza. With a history dating back several centuries, this criminal syndicate has long been a subject of fascination and fear.
The Yakuza in Japanese Society: Significance and Relevance
WEBThe Yakuza, Japan's infamous organized crime syndicates, have played a significant and complex role in Japanese society for decades. While often associated with crime and violence, their influence extends far beyond their illicit activities.
The Yakuza: Unraveling the Complex Role of Japan’s Infamous …
WEBMar 8, 2024 — The Yakuza, often known as the “gokudo” or “Japanese mafia,” is a well-known criminal organization in Japan with a long and complicated history. While they are involved in a variety of illicit activities such as gambling, prostitution, and drug trafficking, the Yakuza also play a unique and contradictory role in Japanese culture, which ...
Who are Japan's Yakuza? In 60 seconds - BBC News - YouTube
WEBJapan's Yakuza crime syndicate have been a thorn in the side of Japanese authorities for years. But what role do they play in the country? And how big a presence are they? BBC News explains,...