ORIGINS OF JAPAN’S MAFIA-EARLY HISTORY OF THE YAKUZA

Over 400 years ago, the precursor of what we now know as 'Yakuza' emerged. How did they transform into the infamous Japanese crime syndicates that we all know today?

What do their hierarchy and structure look like? This video gives you a quick overview of the early history of the Yakuza!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:33 - Kabuki-Mono vs Machi-Yakko
06:39 - Tekiya & Bakuto
09:15 - Oyabun-Kobun System
11:00 - Transition into the modern world
14:02 - Outro