A quick look at Japanese organized crime gangs and how they're still around. This video was made possible thanks to the generous support of my Patreon members. If you wanna join them in helping to keep my channel going, or simply to get free e-mail updates for all new uploads, Patreon's the place. https://www.patreon.com/tapakapa You can also contribute to the channel with a simple money transfer. No sign-in, no recurring payments. https://donate.stripe.com/00gbJ13A8dwKaSkeUU MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/tapakapas-little-merch-store REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/tapakapa Sources: "The Japanese Mafia: Yakuza, Law, and the State" by Peter B. E. Hill "Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld" by David E. Kaplan & Alec Dubro http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2015/09/economist-explains-20 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201703160056.html http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2012/03/04/news/anti-yakuza-laws-are-taking-their-toll/ http://www.worldpolicy.org/blog/last-yakuza Background Song: "Talkies" by Huma-Huma Outro Song: "Nighttime Stroll" by E's Jammy Jams #Yakuza #Mafia #Japan #Crime #Gangster