About this episode
This episode explores the history and evolution of the Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates.
The Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates, originated in the mid-Edo period. Known for rigid patriarchal structures, tattoos, and feudal codes of honor, they evolved from street-level racketeers into powerful, often politically connected, organizations that thrived in post-WWII black markets. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Stakuyi
Topics covered
- organized crime
- Yakuza
- Japanese history
- post-WWII
- crime syndicates
Keywords
- Yakuza
- Japan
- organized crime
- Edo period
- black markets
- crime syndicates
- feudal codes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yakuza
Places: Japan
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