These astonishing photographs give an unprecedented glimpse inside the world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organised crime syndicates, known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour ...

For many years, traditional Japanese tattoos were associated with the yakuza, Japan's mafia, and some businesses in Japan and public baths still ban tattooed customers. Yoshihito's most devoted ...

Crime Connections – Tattoos have historically been linked to the yakuza (Japanese organized crime syndicates). Traditional yakuza tattoos, known as irezumi, feature intricate full-body designs ...

Membership of Japan's yakuza criminal underworld hit a new low of 18,800 in 2024 after years of decline, falling below the 20,000 mark for the first time, police data showed on Thursday.