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Organized Crime in Japan

Jun 5, 2008 | 16:00 GMT

Summary

STRATFOR's fifth in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Japan. For nearly 400 years, criminal activity in Japan has been controlled by powerful Yakuza clans, largely secret societies that thrive on intimidation while bucking societal norms.

Stratfor's fifth in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Japan. For nearly 400 years, criminal activity in Japan has been controlled by powerful Yakuza clans, largely secret societies that thrive on intimidation while bucking societal norms.<em>(With Strafor Interactive Map)</em>...

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