Tougher laws and prefectural rules have made life increasingly difficult for yakuza gangs in Japan, leading to a gradual exodus of members over the past decade, sources said. One of the few lucky ...

A former yakuza member who retired in his 70s and was formerly in charge of a gang office saw that the younger generation increasingly did not want to live a life of crime. Affiliated gangs ...

Pirate Yakuza puts the focus entirely on fan-favorite comic relief rival Goro Majima for the first time in the series’ 20-year history ... and overcoming a gang of criminals.

The Yakuza are more than criminals; they are a part of Japanese history. Explore their origins, rituals, and the myths surrounding them. Marianne Faithfull, British singer and Rolling Stones muse ...

For decades, Japan prided itself on being one of the safest nations in the world. But a troubling new trend is emerging: rising crime. Fuelled by pandemic-era dislocations and driven by the allure ...

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As someone who has only casually engaged with the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, I’m fascinated with its ability to sway in and out of different genres and subgenres while still maintaining the wacky ...

There are thought to be nearly 100,000 Yakuza members in Japan. When they enlist in individual gangs they are taken to a secret location where they are trained in hand-to-hand combat and meditation.

Heat Moves showcase epic takedowns in Yakuza games, evolving across each installment for flashy combat. Every Yakuza game concludes with an intense one-on-one showdown highlighting a battle of ...

A FEARED Japanese gang boss was plotting to traffic plutonium ... as part of a global web of illegal activity. The feared Yakuza crime leader now faces decades in prison after being charged ...

New Game Plus for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be added for free after launch. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's New Game Plus mode was exclusively tied to the two most expensive ...