Honorable Outlaws: History And Origins Of The Yakuza Organization

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In the reading of “Honorable Outlaws” the author describe the history and origins of the Yakuza organization. The Yakuza gained power and influence through other groups of illegal gamblers, such as the bakuto and street pebblers, during the period of the pre-Tokugawa Japan. I think that the creators of the yakuza thought of themselves as the last breed of Samurai, there to defend Japan from the foul influence of the western nations and to maintain the traditional morals of the country. The notion of honour debt or obligation was reflected their way of life. By that time there were a number of unshakeable guidelines and pledges in place. To have extreme devotion to the Oyabun, the strong senpai kohai relationships, no giving up other gang associates

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