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For many of us, the word “Yakuza” conjures images of full-body tattoos and severed pinkies, but the actual legacy of organized crime in Japan is much more nuanced. Are members of the Yakuza modern-day Samurai, protectors of the common people, or just a bunch of stone-cold killers? Join Shane and Duncan for an exploration of Japan's most famous criminal organization. In this episode: Yakuza: Good Samaritans? Nomenclature: Boryokudan vs Ninkyo Dantai Origins: Bakuto and Tekiya Hierarchy: Oyabun and Kobun Yubitsume (ritual amputation) Irezumi (ritual tattooing) The largest Yakuza clan: the Yamaguchi Gumi The infamous "Concrete-Encased High School Girl Murder Case" The Anti-Boryokudan acts ...and more Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! https://teespring.com/stores/midnight-merch-6 ~ CONTACT: Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text with comments, suggestions, or feedback: +1 (408) 596-4603 Email with topic suggestions etc: mailto:midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightfactsforinsomniacs/ ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/factsmidnight ~ Shane's Comedy Schedule and Info: www.shanerogers.net ~ MFFI Website: www.midnightfactsforinsomniacs.com ~ Episode Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kqiz8u/Transcript_Organized_Crime_Volume_1_The_Yakuza.pdf ~ KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, AND SLEEP IS OVERRATED ~