The YAKUZA gang that CONQUERED Japan - History of the Yamaguchi-gumi
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2024
- Out of all the Yakuza gangs that were formed in Japan over the past 400 years, none reached the heights that the Yamaguchi-gumi did. Their leader, Taoka Kazuo, took them from near extinction to complete dominance of the Japanese underworld. Drama, gang wars, rivalries, struggles, the story of the Yamaguchi-gumi has it all!
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00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Laying the Groundwork
05:35 - Passing The Torch
09:17 - Building An Empire
14:09 - East vs West
21:05 - Succession
28:27 - The Yama-Ichi War
33:19 - Boryokudan
"Excellent history. You left out the CIA money given to the Yakuza for killing socialist leaders to keep Japan on the capitalist path after the war. That is a major major part of Yakuza history."
@@Witnessmooit was socialist, not communist leaders. They wanted stuff like workers right, unions etc, and for tax money to come back to the people in terms of services.. you know, all stuff that the overall population benefits from.
Jesus….are you American or just young, cos you need to read up on history. After World War II, most of the allied powers voted in socialist leaning governments who put in place all the rights, public works and improved access to good medical care, that European countries still benefit from today (despite the slow eradication of this since the neo-cons / neo-liberal took over in the mid 1970’s.
We want this stuff back…..otherwise we’ll end up back in Victorian times
based yakuza
Only good thing the CIA ever did
@@Ballcheese289 more like they did it for initial money and protection. They actually have full on programs for social care of their community. Case in point; they devoted slot of money and other resources to help out in the aftermath of that horrible nuclear incident when the government of Japan wasn’t doing much, and also had done the same stuff in the aftermath of that big Tsunami a while back. So they’re quite a socialist for an organised crime group.
I’ve lived in Naples and certain Camorra groups are the same. They are drawn from the working class and support the community. Yes, that’s complex and they also have used political corruption to get involved in stuff that harm their peoples, but in Naples a common view is that they need to do a lot of stuff to fed their communities as much as harming them too…… and a very loud voice of current and ex Camorra say if you give us economic opportunities and also use public money to put back in the communities they are from, then you get rid of most of the problem.
Ignore titles like socialist and left and right, and just ask yourself where you want your tax money spent? You want it coming back to you and making life better for the majority of the working people, or do you want it all the tax money and power in the hands of the already very rich and powerful corporations? Don’t let them vote against your own interests cos of memes and tribal political nonsense
@@Witnessmoooutside influence in any respect is ghey just like u lmao
I used to live in Yoshiwara which is a hotbed of yakuza activity in Tokyo and many a time did I see senior guys with their bodyguards out and about running the fuzoku (adult services) businesses. Man they dress sharp and look shady, but always polite and courteous to the local residents. Great content, subbed!
Oh that's super interesting! They do know how to dress well, i gotta admit haha
Thanks for watching and subbing btw! Means a lot to me 🙏🏻
Yoshiwara is in Saitama...
@dirkdiggler. Yoshiwara is also the name of the historic red light district in Tokyo.
@ihave_noidea it's a name of a park across the street from a soap house, is that what you mean?
@@occamraisersettle down
This was a really well researched and delivered video, that avoided melodrama and cliche. Also great incidental music at an appropriate volume. Small things like this make all the difference.
I always think i spend way too much time choosing the music, but i'm glad someone appreciates the effort 😁 thanks for watching!
Totally agree. Well put.
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@@anikihistory🎯🎯🎯 music selection, timing & volume is SO crucial for a good video or podcast, yet so many people don't seem to realize that. You, however, seem to understand that the music sets the tone for every part, scene, etc. as well as the overall vibe...and it shows to great effect.
At first I was just glad to see you actually cite your sources (even before the hbomberguy video 😅), but it was that combined with your understanding of the video medium that had me subscribe 1 1/2 videos in.
Didn't think I wouldve watched the entire video but your presentation and narration was on point, very entertaining. Excellent video.
That's very encouraging, thank you very much!
This is a gem of a content. I have been encountering many gang members when I was in Osaka and the accidentally have a discussion with them in a small izakaya in Tokyo. They are very polite but very much aware of their surroundings, you can feel a heavy air when you are around them.
As somebody who used to know alot of biker gangs that was similar. Generally quite a nice bunch of people but you don’t fuck around with them
Someone that i used to knoooOOooooow
Some of the footage used here is from an actual 5-part adaptation of Taoka Kazuo's life called Battles Without Honor and Humanity, which is an amazing series of films I'd recommend anyone check out!
Some of my favourite Japanese films of all time
They had a massive influence on the man Scorsese himself.
I wouldn’t really call Battles without Honor and Humanity a depiction of Kazuo Taoka’s life. The Yamaguchi gumi stand in, the Akashi family ,only shows up in the 3-5 films The main focus is on Hiroshima based yakuza gangs.
@@gigagod3384 true, Kazuo's the closest thing the series has to a protagonist but it isn't a series that focuses primarily on it's protagonist in the first place
I appreciate him citing his sources generally, but I really wish he'd look up how to credit on-screen the various sources of clips and images.
JAPAN SO SCARY. SO DANGEROUS
So when you think the Yakuza series were all just myths, no. Daigo's mum becoming the fumicho of the whole clan, the execution when the lift door opens, the "protesters" in Yakuza 7 and how Yakuza organizations and affiliates handles the stardom scene in all 3-5 shows you just how much research the game has put into the actual culture of Yakuzas.
IIRC they had actual members of the Yakuza take part in the development to ensure that the portrayal of the Yakuza was true to life
Just watch the autoreiji(outrage) trilogy to see a great portrayal of the yakuza. The director/main actor's father was a yakuza and when he was starting out as a comedian he would perform for yakuza and hang out with them.
And now we know why Miracle Johnson *really* went to Japan.
This is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen on Japanese Yakuza and one of the best about organized crimes, i am so glad i discovered your channel, pure recommendation to anyone who is interested in Japan and Yakuza.
I'm just as glad as you are that you discovered my channel, I'm always amazed about every new viewer 🙏🏻 more good content is always in the works, stay tuned! 😬
After studying Italian American Mafia for many years, I must admit this is most intriguing. Thank you for uploading this. Very informative, and you got me hooked.
They seemed much more respectful than Italian mafia
Easily one of the well researched and made documentaries I can watch on UA-cam. Nicely done !
Thank you for an informative & well versed story. So much to learn. Well done on your research!
your channel needs more traffic; your content is top quality! Some of the information you present isnt easily available elsewhere
Yeah research for these videos is always the hardest part, along with finding video and picture material. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😁
I agree, top quality content. Thank you for your hard work
Absolutely right! 🤗I hope his channel will grow! I like the effort and work he put into it! Greetings from a european follower😘
@@anikihistory Yumi
Perhaps you could spam it out to all your fam and friends in you feel so strongly about needing more traffic.😊
Osaka is still a bastion of Yakuza activity. They don't have a fraction of the social & political power they used to. That said, there's plenty of "retired" capos that keep short swords (kodachi/wakizashi) in there home and on their person, as well as bokuto, hardwood training swords that can easily break bones and be lethal.
The story of the Yamaguchi-gumi is so intriguing! Gang wars, assassination (attempts), envy, stars involved, a strong woman taking the leadership, ... That would be some material for a Japanese version of the "Godfather" 😁
The strong but scary-looking Fumiko 😁
@@anikihistory I guess you have to in order to keep male yakuza in check as a woman 😜
@@anikihistory btw after this one on the #yamaguchigumi are you going to do another video on a different gang or yakuza boss? 😃
Yes indeed, and apparently these sorts of films idolizing these criminals do exist. It's sad the people some people choose to identify with.
I reccomend the series Battles without honor or humanity. Japanese Yakuza films based on true stories from 1945-77. theres 7 in the original series
Great video. Fascinating stuff. Hats off to your visual storytelling style with so little footage to work with.
Thanks dude! Glad someone noticed that! Finding footage for these videos is the biggest pain in the ass and it's not even close hahaha
@@anikihistory Oh I can imagine -- Yakuza gang leaders from 70 years ago? Not exactly a huge amount of b-roll just floating around Google Images for that. Well done!
Excellent video! Well written and edited! You deserve 1m+ subs.
Very interesting story and a great work as always. Thanks for you effort!
Glad there are still people watching this one, i think it's one of my best videos so far 😁
Thanks for your support!
A vast history lesson. Such a beautiful culture and people with so much history that so little know. Great job on this doc and well done. Very knowledgeable.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Loved the documentary. I wish you hundreds of thousands of subscribers in the months to come.
I like the little touch of the RGG Soundtrack playing through the video
Great video! Thank you for it :)
Well done documentary, with great pronunciation and historical background. I’m a gang buff and love knowing as much as possible about the history of gangs in the world . Thank you for your presentation. New subscriber
Despite the long form you still keep me engaged, well done; I look forward to the next one.
I was afraid that this one would be too long, but i'm glad i got you to finish it anyway! 🤣 Thanks as always!
Tbh sometimes I really like the long-form videos, it's nice to have something longer to watch when I'm feeling like it@@anikihistory
Thank you! I enjoyed this!
Thanks for watching 🫡
Very informative. Thanks
I concur top quality content on this video. Thankyou for explaining the Yakuza the way you have it was very enjoyable 🇦🇺
Thanks for watching!
Excellent content my dude. Well done I enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to more.
Thank you! More good stuff is coming 😁
This is very good and insightful❤
Really well done documentary, excellent work! You've earned a subscriber!
Thanks for the sub, welcome aboard! 😁
Very informative video! Would it be possible to cover the Sumiyoshi-Kai as well? You know, the gang that serves as the inspiration for the Tojo Clan in the Yakuza game series.
In fact, it is only recently that the yakuza have become more vicious. After the war, a few smart Koreans became legitimate traders in Japan, but many uneducated Koreans became yakuza. The yakuza organization has existed since before the Edo piriod, but the main members at that time were exclusively Japanese. Unlike today's yakuza, they were not interested in extortion, but were more like casino operators and bouncers for the entire downtown area. However, after the defeat in the war, many delinquent Koreans intervened in the yakuza business and began prostitution and drug trafficking.
Awesome video!! Always been a fan of the Yakuza culture
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😬
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Wonderful presentation....so fascinating to learn about different cultures. TY for your hard work.
Glad you liked it!
Woow i m really impressed by the content and the storytelling of yamaguchi-gumi one of the powerful yakuza gang in Japan . Getting to know their story and history was amazing. I m really impressed by the storytelling bro keep up the good work and bring more content like this. By this video you have gained a subscriber . I m really impressed bro and hope to see more stories like this......
In 1972, when I was teaching "Constitutional Law," (that's English conversation for people who don't want to admit their English isn't perfect) at the Japanese Diet, the number of Yakuza in Japan increased from 13,537 to 13,945. or some such.
How could the National Police Agency be so precise, I wondered.
They phoned the gang secretary and asked.
Its surprised me that I watched the video right thru ... very interesting thanks for uploading.
Glad i was able to keep you hooked for a full 40mins! Thanks for watching 😁
Fascinating video
Thank you for the great documentary
The Yakuza Papers is an Excellent series of movies. Brilliant. This is an excellent video. Thank you.
Damm. Wonder if they had to beat the Tojo clan first.
Thanks for this info 😎
Yo this some quality stuff right here
great content, Aniki, I love your vids.Thank you for doing this work! Can you please explain the difference between terms 'kumicho' and 'oyabun'?
Really interesting video !
Brilliant video!
Thanks dude 🙏🏻
Great video!
Can recommend Tokyo Vice where that first clip is from, HBO i think
Good job good graphics great story telling
They failed to mention that like the RICO act, the Boryokudan Shimpo can target the bosses for the misdeeds of their soldiers, namely guns and drugs. Also I’ve met some here in Japan that are part timers who can fall back on legitimate business.
Great video...subscribed!!!!
Amazing video
Nice to see you took my suggestion! Can we have the Inagawa or Sumiyoshi-kai next?
I definitely wanna do other gangs in the future, but for some reason information on them seems to be pretty limited! If i don't find a really good source i might combine two or more gangs into one video 😁
Excellent presentation!
Thank you!
Nihon - Saikō (The Best)!!!
Yakuza is an important part of Japanese culture and history…they helped shape Japan into the country it is today!
Nihon (Japan) has the most beautiful people and culture I have ever been blessed to experience…and I humbly, honestly and truly fell in love. I grew up three miles from the nearest neighbour, open space for miles, huge forests and no traffic lights (also amazing)…the little girl from the middle of nowhere who hopped on a plane (knowing three words in Japanese) flew to Osaka, travelled by bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo, watched snow fall on Kinkaku-ji (which took my breath away)…sat looking out over the biggest city in the world and just felt so safe and blessed and welcome…!!
Thank you - this was beautifully presented…and well researched!! ♥️
Weeb. There are many other countries that are also best besides Japan.
Wow great awesome video love and enjoy it very much...
Thanks for watching!
Loved hearing the piano rendition of Baka Mitai! Also a stupendous video as well! I truly enjoyed that!
Super glad the algorithm suggested your content. Clear and concise while an informed and entertaining journey. Appreciate the content. 👍
I'm just as glad as you are my friend! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment 🫡
Guten Abend und liebe Grüße aus Berlin!
Vorab vielen Dank für die Recherchen und die wirklich gute Präsentation!
Das Video selbst schaue ich mir morgen in aller Ruhe an und sende das an meine Freunde, da ich wirklich hoffe, dass der Kanal Erfolg hat.
Für jeden Fan der Yakuza-Serie ist es eigentlich ein Muss, hier mal vorbeizuschauen.
Ich freue mich sehr auf diese Episode, da dies quasi die Omi-Alliance im echten Leben darstellt und dachte ich lasse ein paar nette Worte da.
Viel Erfolg und lieben Dank für diese sehr interessanten Videos!😎
Omi Alliance im echten Leben, so würde ich da auch sagen 😁 Danke fürs Zuschauen und für den netten Kommentar 🙏🏻
krass du hörst dich nicht an wie einer berliner :D
viel zu nett und umgänglich dafür, aber daumen hoch, freut mich zu sehen das aus berlin nicht nur dreck und abschaum kommt.
Great presentation!
Also love the Baka Mitai instrumental at the ending 😆
Thanks for watching! Can't help but sing along to the instrumental whenever i add it to the end screen 😁
new sub and a new yorker living in omori Tokyo, grate Doc !
That's a very interesting channel name you've got there.
What an interesting video man, awesome job. I enjoyed watching this. I feel like this story is worthy of a movie, if one hasn't already been made. Anyway, gonna check more of your videos. 🤙🫡
The gang leader you mentioned in the opening are mostly guys that made it worse for those underground organizations to function by bringing too much public attention and forcing authorities to act.
Very educational video ! Earned yourself a new subscriber.
that said, I would like to know which movies you are displaying along your documentary, would love to watch them !
thx and cheers from France :)
The clips in my videos are almost always from either "Tokyo Vice", an HBO series from last year, or "The Yakuza Papers", a movie series from the 70s (sometimes known as "Battles Without Honor and Humanity"). Hope that helps!
Merci beaucoup for watching and subbing, greetings from Austria 😁
@@anikihistory
Thank you very much, I'll watch those things !
I'll be waiting for more content from you eagerly ! have a nice day :)
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Gumi
nice music choice from the yakuza franchise
great video subbed !
Thanks for the sub!
Love the "Yakusa Papers" clips🇯🇵👘🎏⛩️
Love the clips of Jingi Naki no Tatakai. Still wanna watch the whole series
An excellent documentary
Thank you!
Arigatō for this vlog!! However, I'd still lik e to hear about the origins of the Yakuza, because i have a basic understanding of the Italian Mafia, without looking at them as a Right, Wrong or Indifferent, Iam someone who likes to learnt about history!!
Good job
Such a meticulously prepared and presented video! Thank you very much, sir, I am a new subscriber.
I'm very glad you enjoyed it and to have you as a new subscriber! 😁
Great video! The Yakuza seem to be heading towards retirement, but I suspect something new will replace them in due course.
Thank you for such an Informative video!! Like most people in the West, I know the Yakuza exists but I never knew their history or the extent of their influence and this was exactly what I had been looking for to educate me!!
The crazy thing that I think most people don't equate with "organized crime" is that it is "organized" and therefore, (despite stereotypes), they deserve a certain amount of respect as a governing body, entrusted with the well-being of the common folk just as any governing organization.
Interestingly enough, the "organized" gang acts as a sort of surrogate government that is way more immediately effective and more closely involved with the every-day normal people living in their areas than local government could Ever be; and, aside from having to pay protection, the pro's seem to usually outweigh the cons of having them around. As organized crime is about making money, they generally tend to uphold order, and do not tolerate random crimes that could disrupt business. Also, (and this could be a completely separate discussion), I believe most people want to see themselves as good and altruistic human beings; even Yakuza members. (in fact, I would wager, that is probably the Biggest rationalization members employ to themselves for even Being Yakuza members; the fact that they can make an immediate and Real difference in their own community).
That all being said, these organizations are generally generous in their dealings with the public at large, and they often are often much more responsive to local issues than actual government officials, and they are also not burdened with all the associative red tape in order to get things done. Just some thoughts I had on the subject... thank you for your indulgence. :)
Takakura Ken is a phenomenal actor and played a good mobster in his films. Plus he's done a good job as Duke Togo in Golgo 13 from the Japanese comics.
You earned a subscriber
Thank you! Welcome aboard 🫡
Excellent video! Are there books you recommend to read about the Yakuza?
Thank you! I recommend "Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld" by David E. Kaplan
It's actually my main source for all of these videos, covers pretty much everything you need to know about the Yakuza up until the early 2000s!
I pray for ur succes aniki.. ur content is top tier m really enjoyable.. keep it up n don't forget to rest
That's really nice of you, thank you for watching! More stuff coming soon 😁
From a hero organization that fought to defend their home to a classified organization crime group.
It's ironic, yet very inspiring leadership and comeback story.
Great work, Aniki!
Good vid
4:03 the word 「口」does not mean entrance. It means mouth. But it's often used as entrance. Like for example 「東口」(higashiguchi) meaning eastern entrance, or 「入口」(iriguchi) meaning entrance.
If the video was 2 hours long, I wouldn’t have stopped watching it, I was so hooked. Excellent storytelling and presentation!
What an excellent video! Liked and subscribed!
Glad this video is getting a second wind, one of my favorites so far 😁 thanks for watching, liking and subbing! 🙏🏻
Great video!! I love japanese history, the culture is incredible thanks for sharing. U gotta new Sub.
Thanks for watching and subbing dude! 🙏🏻
I've been living in a Osaka for the past 20 years some of this I knew and some I heard for the first time either way it's pretty interesting
I'm glad i was able to tell you something new, that's really cool! Thanks for watching man 🙏🏻
Using the first few seconds of kenji kawaii - reincarnation, several times here. Great composer.
New sub excellent content
Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁
@aniki what film are you using in the video please as I'd like to watch it
Outstanding job of presenting Japan's mafia history. The two questions I have are based on points not touched at all in this video: What, exactly, did the Japanese public think about the mafia's activities & how deeply was the national government tied to & involved with the yakuza? 😎
Johnny Somali, the notorious Kick streamer who is currently being held Japanese authorities for the January trial also provoked Yamaguchi-gumi on stream, in fact their wasnt far from his streaming place
if he gets jail sentence, the yakuzas in prison will welcome him dearly
Good documentary! What about the forbidden topic of “ THE GREEN DRAGON SOCIETY”?
Great video. Can you recommend some good Yakuza movies?
Likewise, I'm interested now too
The Yakuza(1975) Black Rain (1989) Into the Sun (2005) The Outsider (2018) Snake Eyes (2021) are some good ones. There is also a book called Yakuza Moon Memoir of a Gangsters daughter written by a daughter of a Yakuza Boss
@@justinthebeau2590 Great
While this is a very cool and interesting video, I think there's a tendency to buy into the gangster mentality of power struggles and community involvement. These are thugs though, let's not forget that when there's this talk of how extortion is a competitive industry, for example, as a footnote in their journey, we're really talking about attempts to ruin people's lives.
They may dress sharply for status, they may be polite to average people to avoid stirring up negative public sentiment, and they may have this narrative of being some kind of honourable warriors, but the reason that that narrative is so important to them is because they actually have no honour. They're predators looking to prey on the weak, nothing more.
Which large corporation doesn’t prey on the weak?
This is no justification for the honourable appeal they lead people on with. Most grown adults are fully cognisant of that fact however.
I just don’t see how these people are any different from large corporations and even governments. Everything is a facade, they are all wolves.
@@Jupa Large corporations don't typically torture and murder people. They don't blackmail them into abject poverty and suicide. They don't rape and dismember people. And they actually contribute something to society.
Look up the case of Furuta Junko and tell me there's no difference between the Yakuza and corporations. There's no comparison.
What a great informative video. The Japanese organized crime operate so differently from organized crime in the US and Latin America.
It is stark how the yakuza really don’t want Japan to fail. However organised crime everywhere else is just focused on profit maximisation only. They couldn’t care if their country is in tatters as long as they make billions.
Where is the opening scene of the video from? It seems to be from a movie, but I'm not sure which one.
Sharp indeed!
very interesting video on the history of Nintendo
Love the video. You have to say, there is no way that Pablo Escobar is more well-known than Alphonse Capone
This is very well done. Wonder what is situation now in Japan? I heard Yakuza are almost extinct.