Kudo Kai is one of the more famous Yakuza syndicates of Northern Kyushu. Or infamous we could say. It is part of the anti Yamaguchi-gumi. A group of associated Yakuza syndicates against the powerful influence of the biggest Yakuza in Japan. And one of the five designated Yakuza groups of the Southern main island of […]
Becoming a Yakuza is a hard choice from the start. But you wonder how to get into the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza, probably after watching some anime or playing the Yakuza game. Or a movie depicting the honor code of the members. But first of all let me advise you against this choice of life.
The Yamaguchi-gumi is the largest syndicate of all Japanese mafia. Yamaguchi Harukichi (1881-1938) found the Yakuza in Kobe back in 1915. Where still today you can find its headquarters. Its area of power is the Kansai region but the syndicate has grown its influence even over Tokyo. Being a major force in Japan, numerous Yakuza
Yakuza: The Japanese Mafia is well known for their strict code of conduct. Even ritual practices such as the amputation of the little finger. A way Yakuza shows sincere apology and remorse after a dishonor to another member or even fails. The cutted finger is then given to his Boss. Yakuza usually cover their complete