The Yakuza -

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

: The majority of current members are over the age of 50.

: Gamblers who operated in the shadows of highways and towns. The Yakuza

: A chivalrous code claiming they help the weak and fight the strong.

: The "Sokaiya" practice of extorting corporations by threatening to disrupt shareholder meetings. The Turning Point: Anti-Gang Legislation Since the 1990s, the Japanese government has intensified

: Unlike many gangs, they often have registered offices and business cards. Modern Business Operations

The Yakuza represent one of the world's most sophisticated and storied organized crime syndicates. Rooted in centuries of history, they have evolved from street peddlers into powerful corporate-like entities that operate in a unique gray area of Japanese society. Origins and Early History : A chivalrous code claiming they help the

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