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YAKUZA

ヤクザ. YAKUZA. ヤクザ. Gang Leaders. 103,000 active yakuza members Strict Hierarchical structure of “ Oyabun (boss)- Kobun (child)” Kobun owe their allegiance to the Oyabun . Yakuza gangs traditionally cut their family ties and transfer loyalty to the gang. ヤクザ.

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YAKUZA

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  1. ヤクザ YAKUZA

  2. ヤクザ Gang Leaders • 103,000 active yakuza members • Strict Hierarchical structure of “Oyabun (boss)-Kobun (child)” • Kobun owe their allegiance to the Oyabun. • Yakuza gangs traditionally cut their family ties and transfer loyalty to the gang.

  3. ヤクザ Where they’re from • Originated in Japan • The biggest Yakuza gang “Yamaguchi-gumi” (constitute 50% of Yakuza population) headquarters in Kobe, Japan. Yamaguchi-gumi’s history of gang leaders (Oyabun)

  4. ヤクザ What they’re into • Criminal activities • Illegal gambling • Smuggling drugs • Sex related industries (porn and prostitution) • Sometimes regarded as a semi-legitimate organisation. Eg. After the Kobe earthquake, the Yamaguchi-gumi mobilized itself to provide disaster relief services (including the use of a helicopter). After the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, yakuza groups opened their offices to refugees and sent dozens of trucks with supplies to affected areas.

  5. Symbols, rituals or trademarks • Yubisume(cutting finger) – Upon first offense, the transgressor must cut off the tip of his left little finger and hand the severed portion to his boss. • Full body tattoos (Irezumi) • Sunglasses with colourful suits

  6. ヤクザ Pros and Cons • Pros • Security • Financial benefits • Family-like bond • Cons • Illegal • Bad reputation • Dangerous

  7. Should they be banned? • Not necessarily… • Their illegal activity needs to be condemned • The good work they do for society should be recognised • As long as their bad behavior is restricted

  8. Effect it has on society • Both positive and negative • Drug smuggling and sex offenses should be strictly prohibited as they have a bad effect on society, however, their generosity during crisis and natural disasters should be highly commended

  9. YAKUZA – ヤクザ

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