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Japanese gangsters: the secrets of the Yakuza
May 31, 2024
Investigative journalist Jake Adelstein and powerful Yakuza boss Tadamasa Goto discuss the secrets of the Yakuza. Topics include Adelstein's immersion in Tokyo's criminal underworld, identifying Yakuza members, the intricate structure of Yakuza organizations, and Adelstein's journey to becoming a Zen Buddhist priest while navigating connections with the Yakuza.
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- Yakuza acted as first responders during 2011 disaster, providing aid in radioactive zones.
- Adelstein uncovered corruption within Yakuza, exposing key figures and their societal influence.
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Introduction to the Yakuza World in Japan
The Yakuza, a notorious organized crime group in Japan, with a semi-official status, reached its height in the 1980s with about 80,000 members. Jake Adelstein, a journalist, gained inside knowledge on the Yakuza while covering crime news. Despite clashing with a powerful Yakuza boss after writing a story, Adelstein found unexpected support during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Yakuza turned into first responders, delivering aid in radioactive zones.
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