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The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in Japan, known for their strict codes of conduct and ritualistic practices.
The three largest groups as of 2025 are the Yamaguchi-gumi (the largest), Sumiyoshi-kai , and Inagawa-kai . yakuzza
They use a patriarchal "oyabun-kobun" (father-child) relationship. Lower-ranking members ( kobun ) pledge absolute loyalty to their boss ( oyabun ). Key Rituals: The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in
The name comes from a losing hand in the card game Oicho-Kabu : 8 ( ya ), 9 ( ku ), and 3 ( sa ), which totals 20 and equals a score of zero—literally meaning "good for nothing". Lower-ranking members ( kobun ) pledge absolute loyalty
Full-body tattoos that were historically a test of strength and a sign of being an outcast.
The ritual of cutting off a finger joint (usually the pinky) as an apology for a mistake.