Atsushi Mizoguchi is the first yakuza journalist, and he tells the whole truth about Japan’s criminal world. This isn’t just a journalist investigation. It is the story of the journalist’s half-century-long confrontation with the most famous yakuza clan. This book is a guide to the world of dangerous and mysterious yakuza who still keep all of Japan in fear. They kill, injure, carry out bandit raids, and threaten the families of those who don’t comply. For many, they are simply criminals, but even yakuza have their own ideals. Here, in thrilling detail, it describes how the yakuza live, their hierarchy, and the secrets not accessible to ordinary people. From this book you will learn:
— Who leads the Yamaguchi-gumi?
— Why did it become necessary to infiltrate the Chinese mafia?
— What awaits the yakuza next?