This article delves into the complex role of the Yakuza in Japanese society, examining both the positive and negative aspects of their activities and influence.

Exploring the dual nature of Japan's infamous organized crime syndicates.

The Yakuza: Heroes or Villains?

“You now owe loyalty to the ikka and devotion to your oyabun. Even should your wife and children starve” (sociologist Hiroaki Iwai describes in David E. Kaplan and Alec Dubro’s book of Yakuza…

The yakuza: Heroes or Villains? – Lauren Haughey – Medium

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