You Can call Yakuza a criminal gang or mafia is an oversimplification. They are a lot of things at the same time. They are a cross between a criminal gang, political party, guild, social club, labor union, the second arm of law enforcement, a shelter for the persecuted and alienated, a business and more.
They have been known to exist since the 17th century. However, they rose to higher prominence in post-war Japan. As of 2014, There were 58,600 registered Yakuza members.
25,600 full-time members.
33,000 associate members.
Here Are Some Facts About Yakuza
They own an Onsen public bath.
They park their car at the middle of traffic lights.
They have their vehicles coloured blue.
They have very cool face, cooler than a Mongol carrying eager.
Their face are full of wrinkles and scratches.
They are non visible to public.
They are very polite to the people they have nothing to do with.
Some member of them race on public roads with luxury cars.
Many of them have their fingers cutted because of own faults.
They are very different from other organized crime syndicates globally. They operate legally under Japanese law and have a strong code of ethics and bushido (samurai) beliefs. They proclaim to harbor core Japanese values and numerous groups have affiliations with far-right organizations.
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