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The bit about the response of criminal organizations is very interesting. I've heard odd rumors about Japanese career criminals, such as commonly going into th
by phrotoma 16y ago
The bit about the response of criminal organizations is very interesting. I've heard odd rumors about Japanese career criminals, such as commonly going into the business fully expecting to go to jail. Can any one suggest books / docs on the subject? (Preferably non hollywood-ized).
- btn 16y agoThe article cites Jake Adelstein and his book "Tokyo Vice", which is a good review of the Yakuza from a western perspective. He also contributes regularly at http://www.japansubculture.com/ http://www.japansubculture.com/, which also features a lot of insight.
- nathos 16y agoI've heard good things about "Tokyo Vice" by Jake Adelstein: http://amzn.com/0307475298 http://amzn.com/0307475298
- phrotoma 16y agoThanks for the heads up, I'll give it a look.