: Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class.
: A chivalrous code claiming they help the weak and fight the strong. The Yakuza
Since the 1990s, the Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on organized crime. : Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class
: Gamblers who operated in the shadows of highways and towns. The Yakuza
: Unlike many gangs, they often have registered offices and business cards. Modern Business Operations
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.