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Friday, December 23, 2016

Yakuza

Introduction
Yakuza are various Japanese criminal organizations that have a common culture.  The Yakuza was created during the 1800's. It has its own structure and rituals.  They wear a lot of meaningful tattoos.  There are 4 major syndicates. They are involved in Japanese politics.    

History
The Yakuza come from tekiya (merchants)  and bakuto (gamblers).  The structure came from tekiya and the tattoos came from the bakuto.  The merchants sold inferior goods and they came from lower caste people. The gamblers were outcasts in Japan.  Eventually, these 2 groups combined and became Yakuza.

Yakuzaology


If a member of Yakuza does something wrong they cut off one of their fingers.  Many Yakuza members get their whole body tattooed.  It takes a long time and it is expensive.  The tattoos may have spiritual or social meanings.  Their rituals are based on the rituals of the samurai.

4 Major Syndicates
Yamaguchi-gumi: It started b4 WWII.  It is the biggest syndicate.  They gave food and supplies to victims after the earthquake in Kobe.  They also provided relief to victims of the tsunami in 2011. They are most popular Yakuza set.

Sumiyoshi-kai: It is the second biggest set.  Its structure is more relaxed.  It operates as a federation. They control protection rackets in certain areas of Japan.

Inagawa-kai: It is the 3rd largest set.  It was found in 1949.  They brought 100 tons of supplies to tsunami victims.

Aizukotetsu-kai: The 4th biggest set.  There was a law that gave Japanese cops greater power to take down Yakuza.  Aizukotetsu-kai tried to sue, but the court dropped the lawsuit.

Conclusion
The Yakuza have been around a long time.  They have their own culture.  There are various sets and ranks. Sometimes they help people in need.  I don't like the fact they cut off their fingers for breaking a rule.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakuza
http://listverse.com/2013/10/23/10-odd-facts-about-the-yakuza/
http://orgcrime.tripod.com/yakuzahistory.htm
http://pequodrivista.com/initiation-rituals-and-organized-crime-mafia-triads-and-yakuza/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3282704/Prostitutes-guns-tattoos-amputated-pinkies-Extraordinary-intimate-photos-inside-Japan-s-fearsome-yakuza-crime-underworld.html
http://listverse.com/2015/08/28/10-notorious-crimes-committed-by-the-yakuza/
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