The YAKUZA gang that CONQUERED Japan - History of the Yamaguchi-gumi

[@MrBoogaloo86]

"Excellent history. You left out the CIA money given to the Yakuza for killing socialist leaders to keep Japan on the capitalist path after the war. That is a major major part of Yakuza history."

[@westington1]

@@Witnessmooit was socialist, not communist leaders. They wanted stuff like workers right, unions etc, and for tax money to come back to the people in terms of services.. you know, all stuff that the overall population benefits from. Jesus….are you American or just young, cos you need to read up on history. After World War II, most of the allied powers voted in socialist leaning governments who put in place all the rights, public works and improved access to good medical care, that European countries still benefit from today (despite the slow eradication of this since the neo-cons / neo-liberal took over in the mid 1970’s. We want this stuff back…..otherwise we’ll end up back in Victorian times

[@Ballcheese289]

based yakuza

[@NullVoid-rm7jm]

Only good thing the CIA ever did

[@westington1]

@@Ballcheese289 more like they did it for initial money and protection. They actually have full on programs for social care of their community. Case in point; they devoted slot of money and other resources to help out in the aftermath of that horrible nuclear incident when the government of Japan wasn’t doing much, and also had done the same stuff in the aftermath of that big Tsunami a while back. So they’re quite a socialist for an organised crime group. I’ve lived in Naples and certain Camorra groups are the same. They are drawn from the working class and support the community. Yes, that’s complex and they also have used political corruption to get involved in stuff that harm their peoples, but in Naples a common view is that they need to do a lot of stuff to fed their communities as much as harming them too…… and a very loud voice of current and ex Camorra say if you give us economic opportunities and also use public money to put back in the communities they are from, then you get rid of most of the problem. Ignore titles like socialist and left and right, and just ask yourself where you want your tax money spent? You want it coming back to you and making life better for the majority of the working people, or do you want it all the tax money and power in the hands of the already very rich and powerful corporations? Don’t let them vote against your own interests cos of memes and tribal political nonsense

[@Lucky-Sevens7777]

@@Witnessmoooutside influence in any respect is ghey just like u lmao

[@Sarke2]

This is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen on Japanese Yakuza and one of the best about organized crimes, i am so glad i discovered your channel, pure recommendation to anyone who is interested in Japan and Yakuza.

[@anikihistory]

I'm just as glad as you are that you discovered my channel, I'm always amazed about every new viewer 🙏🏻 more good content is always in the works, stay tuned! 😬

[@keishallister1972]

Didn't think I wouldve watched the entire video but your presentation and narration was on point, very entertaining. Excellent video.

[@anikihistory]

That's very encouraging, thank you very much!

[@hansk1976]

This was a really well researched and delivered video, that avoided melodrama and cliche. Also great incidental music at an appropriate volume. Small things like this make all the difference.

[@anikihistory]

I always think i spend way too much time choosing the music, but i'm glad someone appreciates the effort 😁 thanks for watching!

[@devlin7575]

Totally agree. Well put.

[@oblitusunum6979]

​@@anikihistory😊

[@oblitusunum6979]

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[@moxiebombshell]

​@@anikihistory🎯🎯🎯 music selection, timing & volume is SO crucial for a good video or podcast, yet so many people don't seem to realize that. You, however, seem to understand that the music sets the tone for every part, scene, etc. as well as the overall vibe...and it shows to great effect. At first I was just glad to see you actually cite your sources (even before the hbomberguy video 😅), but it was that combined with your understanding of the video medium that had me subscribe 1 1/2 videos in.

[@CrashNSplash]

I like the little touch of the RGG Soundtrack playing through the video

[@sds_net]

I used to live in Yoshiwara which is a hotbed of yakuza activity in Tokyo and many a time did I see senior guys with their bodyguards out and about running the fuzoku (adult services) businesses. Man they dress sharp and look shady, but always polite and courteous to the local residents. Great content, subbed!

[@anikihistory]

Oh that's super interesting! They do know how to dress well, i gotta admit haha Thanks for watching and subbing btw! Means a lot to me 🙏🏻

[@dirkdiggler.]

Yoshiwara is in Saitama...

[@ihave_noidea]

​@dirkdiggler. Yoshiwara is also the name of the historic red light district in Tokyo.

[@dirkdiggler.]

@ihave_noidea it's a name of a park across the street from a soap house, is that what you mean?

[@blaqsh33p9]

​@@occamraisersettle down

[@keithwee]

Easily one of the well researched and made documentaries I can watch on KZbin. Nicely done !

[@Bulelengman]

This is a gem of a content. I have been encountering many gang members when I was in Osaka and the accidentally have a discussion with them in a small izakaya in Tokyo. They are very polite but very much aware of their surroundings, you can feel a heavy air when you are around them.

[@minipaintermatt]

As somebody who used to know alot of biker gangs that was similar. Generally quite a nice bunch of people but you don’t fuck around with them

[@basilisk74]

Someone that i used to knoooOOooooow

[@dhamongrimwulfe5401]

Super glad the algorithm suggested your content. Clear and concise while an informed and entertaining journey. Appreciate the content. 👍

[@anikihistory]

I'm just as glad as you are my friend! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment 🫡

[@normannisbet1213]

Thank you for an informative & well versed story. So much to learn. Well done on your research!

[@joshuax2729]

After studying Italian American Mafia for many years, I must admit this is most intriguing. Thank you for uploading this. Very informative, and you got me hooked.

[@mac1bc]

They seemed much more respectful than Italian mafia

[@giantred]

Despite the long form you still keep me engaged, well done; I look forward to the next one.

[@anikihistory]

I was afraid that this one would be too long, but i'm glad i got you to finish it anyway! 🤣 Thanks as always!

[@jbkhan1135]

Tbh sometimes I really like the long-form videos, it's nice to have something longer to watch when I'm feeling like it@@anikihistory

[@RelaxInGam3]

Very interesting story and a great work as always. Thanks for you effort!

[@anikihistory]

Glad there are still people watching this one, i think it's one of my best videos so far 😁 Thanks for your support!

[@ellendolloff9127]

Wonderful presentation....so fascinating to learn about different cultures. TY for your hard work.

[@anikihistory]

Glad you liked it!

[@mcanderson0]

your channel needs more traffic; your content is top quality! Some of the information you present isnt easily available elsewhere

[@anikihistory]

Yeah research for these videos is always the hardest part, along with finding video and picture material. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😁

[@michael.waddell]

I agree, top quality content. Thank you for your hard work

[@satisfied656]

Absolutely right! 🤗I hope his channel will grow! I like the effort and work he put into it! Greetings from a european follower😘

[@sidmohammedsaeedibrahim4957]

@@anikihistory Yumi

[@buzz5969]

Perhaps you could spam it out to all your fam and friends in you feel so strongly about needing more traffic.😊

[@natebookout811]

Some of the footage used here is from an actual 5-part adaptation of Taoka Kazuo's life called Battles Without Honor and Humanity, which is an amazing series of films I'd recommend anyone check out!

[@Jupa]

Some of my favourite Japanese films of all time They had a massive influence on the man Scorsese himself.

[@gigagod3384]

I wouldn’t really call Battles without Honor and Humanity a depiction of Kazuo Taoka’s life. The Yamaguchi gumi stand in, the Akashi family ,only shows up in the 3-5 films The main focus is on Hiroshima based yakuza gangs.

[@natebookout811]

@@gigagod3384 true, Kazuo's the closest thing the series has to a protagonist but it isn't a series that focuses primarily on it's protagonist in the first place

[@moxiebombshell]

I appreciate him citing his sources generally, but I really wish he'd look up how to credit on-screen the various sources of clips and images.

[@cupidok2768]

JAPAN SO SCARY. SO DANGEROUS

[@scual760]

Awesome video!! Always been a fan of the Yakuza culture

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😬

[@chrismashburn9710]

Seek help.

[@David_Lloyd-Jones]

In 1972, when I was teaching "Constitutional Law," (that's English conversation for people who don't want to admit their English isn't perfect) at the Japanese Diet, the number of Yakuza in Japan increased from 13,537 to 13,945. or some such. How could the National Police Agency be so precise, I wondered. They phoned the gang secretary and asked.

[@mac7775]

A vast history lesson. Such a beautiful culture and people with so much history that so little know. Great job on this doc and well done. Very knowledgeable.

[@anikihistory]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@MrLolx2u]

So when you think the Yakuza series were all just myths, no. Daigo's mum becoming the fumicho of the whole clan, the execution when the lift door opens, the "protesters" in Yakuza 7 and how Yakuza organizations and affiliates handles the stardom scene in all 3-5 shows you just how much research the game has put into the actual culture of Yakuzas.

[@rosebudwannabe]

IIRC they had actual members of the Yakuza take part in the development to ensure that the portrayal of the Yakuza was true to life

[@666Kaca]

Just watch the autoreiji(outrage) trilogy to see a great portrayal of the yakuza. The director/main actor's father was a yakuza and when he was starting out as a comedian he would perform for yakuza and hang out with them.

[@halloweenist664]

And now we know why Miracle Johnson *really* went to Japan.

[@saberserpent1134]

Osaka is still a bastion of Yakuza activity. They don't have a fraction of the social & political power they used to. That said, there's plenty of "retired" capos that keep short swords (kodachi/wakizashi) in there home and on their person, as well as bokuto, hardwood training swords that can easily break bones and be lethal.

[@jeremybeezy]

Yo this some quality stuff right here

[@dennisb.9240]

Guten Abend und liebe Grüße aus Berlin! Vorab vielen Dank für die Recherchen und die wirklich gute Präsentation! Das Video selbst schaue ich mir morgen in aller Ruhe an und sende das an meine Freunde, da ich wirklich hoffe, dass der Kanal Erfolg hat. Für jeden Fan der Yakuza-Serie ist es eigentlich ein Muss, hier mal vorbeizuschauen. Ich freue mich sehr auf diese Episode, da dies quasi die Omi-Alliance im echten Leben darstellt und dachte ich lasse ein paar nette Worte da. Viel Erfolg und lieben Dank für diese sehr interessanten Videos!😎

[@anikihistory]

Omi Alliance im echten Leben, so würde ich da auch sagen 😁 Danke fürs Zuschauen und für den netten Kommentar 🙏🏻

[@soom878]

krass du hörst dich nicht an wie einer berliner :D viel zu nett und umgänglich dafür, aber daumen hoch, freut mich zu sehen das aus berlin nicht nur dreck und abschaum kommt.

[@善悪の基準は人それぞれ]

In fact, it is only recently that the yakuza have become more vicious. After the war, a few smart Koreans became legitimate traders in Japan, but many uneducated Koreans became yakuza. The yakuza organization has existed since before the Edo piriod, but the main members at that time were exclusively Japanese. Unlike today's yakuza, they were not interested in extortion, but were more like casino operators and bouncers for the entire downtown area. However, after the defeat in the war, many delinquent Koreans intervened in the yakuza business and began prostitution and drug trafficking.

[@mx.chi2]

Given Japan’s vicious colonization of Korea, and the systematic discrimination of Koreans, I find it hard to believe it was only Koreans who were the problem here. This is an incredibly xenophobic comment.

[@somethingandahalf]

@@mx.chi2 i dont see how this is xenophobic? i dont see any hate for koreans in this comment.. all i see is a statement that criminals from abroad basically joined and expanded activities in negative aspect as compared to what yakuza business were like historically.. not easy being woke i guess always ready to assume

[@moilami1]

Your channel is grossly underrated.

[@RAiNE_ARTIST]

Amazing work. I love the style in which you make these videos, keep up the good work sir 👌

[@CGrama3D]

Great video! Thank you for it :)

[@siddharthkarkera5085]

Woow i m really impressed by the content and the storytelling of yamaguchi-gumi one of the powerful yakuza gang in Japan . Getting to know their story and history was amazing. I m really impressed by the storytelling bro keep up the good work and bring more content like this. By this video you have gained a subscriber . I m really impressed bro and hope to see more stories like this......

[@jezz260]

Oh I hear the Yakuza loadingscreen theme song in the 'Laying The Groundwork' part 👀 and the background you use is also from the franchise right? Loved the mini docu, you really make good videos

[@b.b.e.a.]

The story of the Yamaguchi-gumi is so intriguing! Gang wars, assassination (attempts), envy, stars involved, a strong woman taking the leadership, ... That would be some material for a Japanese version of the "Godfather" 😁

[@anikihistory]

The strong but scary-looking Fumiko 😁

[@b.b.e.a.]

​@@anikihistory I guess you have to in order to keep male yakuza in check as a woman 😜

[@b.b.e.a.]

​@@anikihistory btw after this one on the #yamaguchigumi are you going to do another video on a different gang or yakuza boss? 😃

[@occamraiser]

Yes indeed, and apparently these sorts of films idolizing these criminals do exist. It's sad the people some people choose to identify with.

[@trunksthebadass]

I reccomend the series Battles without honor or humanity. Japanese Yakuza films based on true stories from 1945-77. theres 7 in the original series

[@robynmeyer7796]

Nihon - Saikō (The Best)!!! Yakuza is an important part of Japanese culture and history…they helped shape Japan into the country it is today! Nihon (Japan) has the most beautiful people and culture I have ever been blessed to experience…and I humbly, honestly and truly fell in love. I grew up three miles from the nearest neighbour, open space for miles, huge forests and no traffic lights (also amazing)…the little girl from the middle of nowhere who hopped on a plane (knowing three words in Japanese) flew to Osaka, travelled by bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo, watched snow fall on Kinkaku-ji (which took my breath away)…sat looking out over the biggest city in the world and just felt so safe and blessed and welcome…!! Thank you - this was beautifully presented…and well researched!! ♥️

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

Weeb. There are many other countries that are also best besides Japan.

[@achyutabharadwaj6935]

That’s some crazy glazing bruh 😂

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Its surprised me that I watched the video right thru ... very interesting thanks for uploading.

[@anikihistory]

Glad i was able to keep you hooked for a full 40mins! Thanks for watching 😁

[@kaijudirector5336]

Nice to see you took my suggestion! Can we have the Inagawa or Sumiyoshi-kai next?

[@anikihistory]

I definitely wanna do other gangs in the future, but for some reason information on them seems to be pretty limited! If i don't find a really good source i might combine two or more gangs into one video 😁

[@WrestlingColin]

Great video. Fascinating stuff. Hats off to your visual storytelling style with so little footage to work with.

[@anikihistory]

Thanks dude! Glad someone noticed that! Finding footage for these videos is the biggest pain in the ass and it's not even close hahaha

[@WrestlingColin]

@@anikihistory Oh I can imagine -- Yakuza gang leaders from 70 years ago? Not exactly a huge amount of b-roll just floating around Google Images for that. Well done!

[@thomasnl24]

Excellent video! Well written and edited! You deserve 1m+ subs.

[@lindae7013]

Well done documentary, with great pronunciation and historical background. I’m a gang buff and love knowing as much as possible about the history of gangs in the world . Thank you for your presentation. New subscriber

[@charlesritz6509]

They failed to mention that like the RICO act, the Boryokudan Shimpo can target the bosses for the misdeeds of their soldiers, namely guns and drugs. Also I’ve met some here in Japan that are part timers who can fall back on legitimate business.

[@_madmoxie]

Thank you! I enjoyed this!

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for watching 🫡

[@ettnollbajen]

Can recommend Tokyo Vice where that first clip is from, HBO i think

[@weijingburr2392]

The Yakuza Papers is an Excellent series of movies. Brilliant. This is an excellent video. Thank you.

[@hernandotorres1234]

Fascinating video

[@johnnyakutagawa72]

Wow great awesome video love and enjoy it very much...

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@Grnvolpe]

The gang leader you mentioned in the opening are mostly guys that made it worse for those underground organizations to function by bringing too much public attention and forcing authorities to act.

[@TrevorD2502]

I concur top quality content on this video. Thankyou for explaining the Yakuza the way you have it was very enjoyable 🇦🇺

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@darthludicrous99]

Very informative video! Would it be possible to cover the Sumiyoshi-Kai as well? You know, the gang that serves as the inspiration for the Tojo Clan in the Yakuza game series.

[@Milty2001]

as a fan of the yakuza series, this is one of the best essays I've ever watched, i know that the yakuza in games are portraited as big buff guys in suits fist fighting, but you made an history documentary about them its very impressive.

[@Andy_Dignum]

Great Video, I really enjoy it. Great Job. God Bless, Positive Energy & Good Vibes to all

[@mm033]

Excellent documentary. Definitely will subscribe

[@GaryHost-qs9pg]

Excellent content my dude. Well done I enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to more.

[@anikihistory]

Thank you! More good stuff is coming 😁

[@jeremylincoln965]

This is very good and insightful❤

[@JoaoVictor-rg5ix]

Damm. Wonder if they had to beat the Tojo clan first.

[@lankyGigantic]

Funnily enough, I believe the Omi Alliance is based on the Yamaguchi-gumi

[@timroche5586]

Arigatō for this vlog!! However, I'd still lik e to hear about the origins of the Yakuza, because i have a basic understanding of the Italian Mafia, without looking at them as a Right, Wrong or Indifferent, Iam someone who likes to learnt about history!!

[@ExoticBankai]

Really interesting video !

[@Triggermappy]

I think the yamaguchi-gumi not having a "Stand out" person shows how good they are at what they're doing. They know how to not draw attention to whatever they're doing.

[@silvanussilva9983]

Very informative. Thanks

[@bakasan0000]

Great video...thanks!

[@andrews4731]

Loved the documentary. I wish you hundreds of thousands of subscribers in the months to come.

[@mdayy]

From a hero organization that fought to defend their home to a classified organization crime group. It's ironic, yet very inspiring leadership and comeback story. Great work, Aniki!

[@sylvainbujold9084]

Thank you for the great documentary

[@jayklink851]

Brilliant video!

[@anikihistory]

Thanks dude 🙏🏻

[@Countess1476]

Loved hearing the piano rendition of Baka Mitai! Also a stupendous video as well! I truly enjoyed that!

[@shashwatsinha2704]

Great video. Can you recommend some good Yakuza movies?

[@ramonpizarro]

Likewise, I'm interested now too

[@justinthebeau2590]

The Yakuza(1975) Black Rain (1989) Into the Sun (2005) The Outsider (2018) Snake Eyes (2021) are some good ones. There is also a book called Yakuza Moon Memoir of a Gangsters daughter written by a daughter of a Yakuza Boss

[@shashwatsinha2704]

@@justinthebeau2590 Great

[@kraanz]

That's a very interesting channel name you've got there.

[@zackf3688]

Great video!

[@TheBranchez]

What an interesting video man, awesome job. I enjoyed watching this. I feel like this story is worthy of a movie, if one hasn't already been made. Anyway, gonna check more of your videos. 🤙🫡

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

Great vid ...really informative

[@Nebarus]

Excellent presentation!

[@anikihistory]

Thank you!

[@troysteiner9452]

Good job good graphics great story telling

[@billderosia9636]

Thank you for such an Informative video!! Like most people in the West, I know the Yakuza exists but I never knew their history or the extent of their influence and this was exactly what I had been looking for to educate me!! The crazy thing that I think most people don't equate with "organized crime" is that it is "organized" and therefore, (despite stereotypes), they deserve a certain amount of respect as a governing body, entrusted with the well-being of the common folk just as any governing organization. Interestingly enough, the "organized" gang acts as a sort of surrogate government that is way more immediately effective and more closely involved with the every-day normal people living in their areas than local government could Ever be; and, aside from having to pay protection, the pro's seem to usually outweigh the cons of having them around. As organized crime is about making money, they generally tend to uphold order, and do not tolerate random crimes that could disrupt business. Also, (and this could be a completely separate discussion), I believe most people want to see themselves as good and altruistic human beings; even Yakuza members. (in fact, I would wager, that is probably the Biggest rationalization members employ to themselves for even Being Yakuza members; the fact that they can make an immediate and Real difference in their own community). That all being said, these organizations are generally generous in their dealings with the public at large, and they often are often much more responsive to local issues than actual government officials, and they are also not burdened with all the associative red tape in order to get things done. Just some thoughts I had on the subject... thank you for your indulgence. :)

[@ramonpizarro]

An excellent documentary

[@anikihistory]

Thank you!

[@JB-rt4mx]

Love the "Yakusa Papers" clips🇯🇵👘🎏⛩️

[@mikederasmo7621]

new sub and a new yorker living in omori Tokyo, grate Doc !

[@hailwidis9543]

Very educational video ! Earned yourself a new subscriber. that said, I would like to know which movies you are displaying along your documentary, would love to watch them ! thx and cheers from France :)

[@anikihistory]

The clips in my videos are almost always from either "Tokyo Vice", an HBO series from last year, or "The Yakuza Papers", a movie series from the 70s (sometimes known as "Battles Without Honor and Humanity"). Hope that helps! Merci beaucoup for watching and subbing, greetings from Austria 😁

[@hailwidis9543]

@@anikihistory Thank you very much, I'll watch those things ! I'll be waiting for more content from you eagerly ! have a nice day :)

[@Yeahthatguy617]

Amazing video

[@Kalastors]

You earned a subscriber

[@anikihistory]

Thank you! Welcome aboard 🫡

[@hieunguyenrileygekko]

Johnny Somali, the notorious Kick streamer who is currently being held Japanese authorities for the January trial also provoked Yamaguchi-gumi on stream, in fact their wasnt far from his streaming place if he gets jail sentence, the yakuzas in prison will welcome him dearly

[@ゆう-d3q1y]

あぁ...確かに...日本の極道は基本的に手は出してこないけど、明らかに自分達に挑発していると分かれば 挑発者は必ず消えていたのを何度かニュースで見たね。

[@patrickdegenaar9495]

Great video! The Yakuza seem to be heading towards retirement, but I suspect something new will replace them in due course.

[@martymar9311]

Thanks for this info 😎

[@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302]

Great video...subscribed!!!!

[@yankeeinjapan8869]

Love the clips of Jingi Naki no Tatakai. Still wanna watch the whole series

[@Tony-vo9wr]

great content, Aniki, I love your vids.Thank you for doing this work! Can you please explain the difference between terms 'kumicho' and 'oyabun'?

[@Ryousenn]

4:03 the word 「口」does not mean entrance. It means mouth. But it's often used as entrance. Like for example 「東口」(higashiguchi) meaning eastern entrance, or 「入口」(iriguchi) meaning entrance.

[@fernandoyuno6968]

I pray for ur succes aniki.. ur content is top tier m really enjoyable.. keep it up n don't forget to rest

[@anikihistory]

That's really nice of you, thank you for watching! More stuff coming soon 😁

[@jbkhan1135]

Really well done documentary, excellent work! You've earned a subscriber!

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for the sub, welcome aboard! 😁

[@acestevceski6653]

Good job

[@vanillagorrilla]

New sub excellent content

[@anikihistory]

Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁

[@NYKgjl10]

Takakura Ken is a phenomenal actor and played a good mobster in his films. Plus he's done a good job as Duke Togo in Golgo 13 from the Japanese comics.

[@umeda26]

I've been living in a Osaka for the past 20 years some of this I knew and some I heard for the first time either way it's pretty interesting

[@anikihistory]

I'm glad i was able to tell you something new, that's really cool! Thanks for watching man 🙏🏻

[@maapaa2010]

I live in Japan. I heard that they are dying out, and have serious issues with recruitment.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Which is one of the reasons why there are so many non-Japanese Yakuza members...

[@ConundrumProductions]

Excellent video! Are there books you recommend to read about the Yakuza?

[@anikihistory]

Thank you! I recommend "Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld" by David E. Kaplan It's actually my main source for all of these videos, covers pretty much everything you need to know about the Yakuza up until the early 2000s!

[@gunsbeersmemes]

Love the video. You have to say, there is no way that Pablo Escobar is more well-known than Alphonse Capone

[@roningarcia5771]

What a great informative video. The Japanese organized crime operate so differently from organized crime in the US and Latin America.

[@dan5974]

It is stark how the yakuza really don’t want Japan to fail. However organised crime everywhere else is just focused on profit maximisation only. They couldn’t care if their country is in tatters as long as they make billions.

[@kennorris8972]

Great presentation! Also love the Baka Mitai instrumental at the ending 😆

[@anikihistory]

Thanks for watching! Can't help but sing along to the instrumental whenever i add it to the end screen 😁

[@DrMARDOC]

Good documentary! What about the forbidden topic of “ THE GREEN DRAGON SOCIETY”?

[@madLphnt]

So the police can't actively pursue these gang leaders even though they know they are gang leaders and performing illegal acts? I would assume they maybe cannot catch them in the acts or are just avoiding confrontation because of the vast reach of the gang. It's like this around the world i was just curious if you knew why they can walk around freely as a known leader. Maybe they don't and it just seems that way from this footage and everything. Awesome video i'll definetly be watching it again it must have taken a while to research.

[@anikihistory]

Basically, the Japanese police tried approaching the whole gang problem in a different way than what we are used to here in the west. They thought that because you can't stop crime completely, it would be best to try and control it instead. They let the gangs have their turf wars and all that stuff as long as they kept the public out of it. The gang war described in this video is a perfect example of the Yakuza not honoring this "gentleman's agreement", basically going too far which lead to new government regulations against the Yakuza. These regulations are pretty mild tbh, but at least forced the Yakuza gangs to be a bit more low-key about their public image, setting up front companies to disguise their identity etc. Thanks for watching and taking your time to write a comment, glad to see that i was able to make you curious about this fascinating topic 🙏🏻😁

[@madLphnt]

@@anikihistory okay, that makes total sense. Again great work 👏 👍

[@doublep1980]

Like with most other organized crime ''outfits'', the actual bosses are never directly involved with the criminal activities. They don't sell drugs, extort buisenesses, run gambling/prostitution establishments, directly themselves. The underlings do that and if you arrest one of them, they will never testify against their boss. In many cases, the underlings can't even do that, because they got their orders from an ''underboss'', who got his order from another ''underboss'' etc. So, you several ''levels'' between the ''godfather'' and the guys who commit the actual crimes. That's how organized crime works. Also, keep in mind that Japan doesn't have laws like the US RICO act, where a prosecuter can get convictions far more easy, like with the case of the heads if the ''5 Families'' of the Italo-American Mafia, lead by Rudy Giuliani in the late 1980's, in New York. Basically, Giuliani and his District Attourney team only had to prove that the bosses where heads of a criminal ''enterprise'' and didn't have to prove every crime separately on court, in order to get an convinction. Japanese legal system doesn't work like this, And unlike with many Italo-American Mafiosi who turned ''informants'' and ratted out their bosses ( Sammy Gravano who testified against his boss John Gotti, being the most famous), a Yakuza would NEVER do something like this. It's unthinkable to ''turn informant'' for them.

[@julijakeit]

Such a meticulously prepared and presented video! Thank you very much, sir, I am a new subscriber.

[@anikihistory]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it and to have you as a new subscriber! 😁

[@cinelli07]

Good vid

[@JohnDoe-ud8fn]

Lol nice touch using Baka Mitai as the credits song

[@Msal19]

If the video was 2 hours long, I wouldn’t have stopped watching it, I was so hooked. Excellent storytelling and presentation!

[@Siege181]

What an excellent video! Liked and subscribed!

[@anikihistory]

Glad this video is getting a second wind, one of my favorites so far 😁 thanks for watching, liking and subbing! 🙏🏻