Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and entertainment purposes only, focusing on the historical context, cultural structure, and fictional portrayal of the Yakuza in media.
The name "Yakuza" comes from the losing hand in a Japanese card game similar to blackjack: Ya-ku-za (8-9-3). The hand is worthless, signifying the outcast status of the original members. yakuza codex
Kenji Yamamoto | Cultural Historian Reading time: 7 minutes Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and entertainment
"A Yakuza does not walk the path of the righteous, but he clears the path for those who do." — Anon. Kenji Yamamoto | Cultural Historian Reading time: 7
Many groups officially post their ethical rules in their offices, which typically forbid: Using or selling drugs. Theft or petty robbery. Mugging or "purse snatching." Indecent acts (sexual assault). Any behavior that would bring "shame" to the organization. The Oyabun-Kobun Structure
The Yakuza structure is based on the Japanese family model ( ie system). It is a strict pyramid hierarchy.