: Significant historical influence over the Japanese music and film industries.
: Involvement in "Jiageya" (land sharking) to force property sales.
: The majority of current members are over the age of 50.
: The "Sokaiya" practice of extorting corporations by threatening to disrupt shareholder meetings. The Turning Point: Anti-Gang Legislation
The Yakuza are defined by a complex code of conduct and visual symbols that distinguish them from common criminals.
: Elaborate, full-body hand-poked tattoos signify strength and commitment.
: Numbers have dropped from 180,000 in the 1960s to fewer than 25,000 today. The Future of the Syndicate
