The Yakuza Access

: They adopted a strict "Oyabun-Kobun" (father-son) hierarchy. Cultural Identity and Rituals

In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Yakuza transitioned from street crime to high-level white-collar activity.

Since the 1990s, the Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on organized crime. The Yakuza

: As they are pushed out of the "gray zone," many are turning to petty crime or cyber-fraud to survive.

: Using front companies to manipulate the stock market and provide high-interest loans. The Yakuza

: The first major legislative blow to gang autonomy.

: Members can no longer open bank accounts, sign leases, or get insurance. The Yakuza

The foundations of the Yakuza trace back to the Edo period (1603–1868). They emerged primarily from two distinct groups: the Tekiya and the Bakuto.