511 views The Yamaguchi-gumi’s Pledge: Ceasing Internal Conflict Within Yakuza Factions

511 views The Yamaguchi-gumi’s Pledge: Ceasing Internal Conflict Within Yakuza Factions

The Yamaguchi-gumi, Japan’s most formidable yakuza syndicate, has recently made headlines with a historic pledge to cease internal conflicts within its ranks. This unexpected announcement has sent shockwaves through both the underworld and the upper echelons of Japanese society. The Yamaguchi-gumi, with its labyrinthine hierarchy and rigid code of conduct, has long been a symbol…

512 views Yakuza vs. Tokuryū: Conflict, Cooperation, and the Blurring Lines Between Them

512 views Yakuza vs. Tokuryū: Conflict, Cooperation, and the Blurring Lines Between Them

The Yakuza and the Tokuryū, two of Japan’s most infamous criminal organizations, have long been synonymous with power, intrigue, and a complex web of alliances and rivalries. While the Yakuza is one of Japan’s oldest and most storied organized crime syndicates, the Tokuryū, also known as the Yamaguchi-gumi’s Tokushin-kō, represents a new wave of organized…

511 views Gen Z & Crime: How Young People Are Being Recruited into Tokuryū via Social Media

511 views Gen Z & Crime: How Young People Are Being Recruited into Tokuryū via Social Media

In recent years, the intersection of social media and organized crime has become a growing concern. As Gen Z continues to dominate online platforms, criminal organizations are leveraging these spaces to recruit young individuals into their ranks. One such group is the Tokuryū, a organized crime syndicate in Japan that has been actively targeting Gen…

513 views Yakuza Membership Decline: Understanding the Downfall of Japan’s Once-Feared Criminal Syndicates

513 views Yakuza Membership Decline: Understanding the Downfall of Japan’s Once-Feared Criminal Syndicates

The Yakuza, Japan’s iconic organized crime syndicates, have long been a subject of fascination and fear. For decades, they operated with a level of impunity, exerting control over various aspects of Japanese society, from the criminal underworld to legitimate businesses. However, in recent years, the Yakuza has experienced a significant decline in membership, prompting questions…