Yakuza - The

: Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class.

Since the 1990s, the Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on organized crime. The Yakuza

: Unlike many gangs, they often have registered offices and business cards. Modern Business Operations : Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class

: The "Sokaiya" practice of extorting corporations by threatening to disrupt shareholder meetings. The Turning Point: Anti-Gang Legislation The Yakuza

: Internal conflicts have led to the breakdown of major groups like the Yamaguchi-gumi.

In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Yakuza transitioned from street crime to high-level white-collar activity.