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'Tokyo Vice' Journalist On Japan's Criminal Underworld
Mar 22, 2024
Exploring the intense world of crime reporting in Japan, the unique appearance and operations of the Yakuza, gift-giving customs and the underground culture in Japan, the dark realities of the sex industry and human trafficking, impactful information on human trafficking laws in Japan, the controversial Yakuza boss, and the Roadhouse remake controversy.
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- Yakuza openly display their presence with business cards and headquarters, instilling fear with their criminal network.
- The complex relationship between police and Yakuza in Japan, hindered by legal restrictions and concerns about corruption.
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The story of a young American journalist in Japan investigating Yakuza
A young American journalist moves to Japan and becomes a crime reporter, writing in Japanese for a major newspaper. His investigations of the Yakuza, Japanese organized crime syndicates, lead to dangerous encounters and personal involvement with colorful figures.
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