The Hidden World of the Yakuzas

"Yakuza" chronicles the trajectory of one of the most powerful and secretive criminal organizations in the world, the Japanese mafia, as narrated by those who shaped it. Former and current Yakuza members, police officers, and ex-call girls provide unprecedented insights and perspectives, illuminated by the exceptional testimony of Jake Adelstein, an American journalist specializing in organized crime in Japan and the author of "Tokyo Vice." Born in the underbelly of Japanese society, the Yakuza have managed to rise to the top, even infiltrating political circles. Their omnipotence once made them untouchable. However, they crossed lines, turning society against them. Today, it is increasingly difficult for a Yakuza to exist openly, but they have not had their last word.