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Japanese gangsters: the secrets of the Yakuza

May 31, 2024
Guest
Jake Adelstein
Guest
Tadamasa Goto
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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Unraveling the Intrigues of the Yakuza
02:16 • 11min
3
Reinventing Oneself in Japan and Living in a Zen Temple
13:25 • 4min
4
Navigating Prestigious Exams and Outsider Advantage in Journalism
17:21 • 2min
5
Uncovering the Truth: A Journalist's Encounter with the Yakuza
19:37 • 24min
6
The Speaker's Journey to Becoming a Zen Buddhist Priest
43:29 • 4min