The Yakuza
Is the Yakuza’s code linked to samurai traditions?
4.2 (17)
26 mins
Explore the rise of the Yakuza and discover how their strict hierarchy and criminal activities shaped their identity in Japanese society. Learn about the ethnic groups’ role in the Yakuza and the impact of societal discrimination. Discover the deep-rooted traditions that connect the Yakuza to the samurai.
Ep 1:
What is the Yakuza and What Do They Do?
Ep 2:
Why Is the Yakuza Mostly Burakumin and Koreans?
Ep 3:
How Did Tattoos Become a Symbol of Yakuza Power?
Ep 4:
Are the Yakuza and the Police Friends?
Ep 5:
How Did the New Laws Change Yakuza Behavior?
Ep 6:
How Did Yakuza Hide Their Crimes Through Legit Businesses?
Ep 7:
Why Don’t the Yakuza Fight as Much Now?
Discussions (11)
Dustin
Level 6 · 9 mo agoAmes calling police relations cordial is wrong. You can't ignore the members getting beat in custody.
Darrell
Level 5 · 9 mo agoThat Kodama bloke fixing the Lockheed deal is absolute madness. Everyone thinks they’re just thugs with tattoos but they’re swapping airline presidents. It’s proper corruption right at the top of the chain.
Aloysius
Level 4 · 8 mo agoTattoos were penal marks.
