that black/white background in all the tattoos that is like clouds and water, what is it called? please help so i can tell my artist exactly what i want. thanks
yakuza makes people currently troubled by the debt work in a nuclear power plant, squeezes unfairly the money which they got, and is distributing cooked rice to disaster victims.
After you understand this reality, if you say that they are a samurai or Robin Hood, I will say nothing.
UPDATE: Hiroyuki Suzuki has a pretty amazing story. He lived in the Yakuza world for 17 years but is now a Christian minister. He still has the tattoos that bear witness of his infamous past, but his life bears witness of Jesus at work in him.
not all yakuza sell drugs, my family has eight hundred year history no drugs, even police respect them dont nock what you cant understand, its not that easy....
After the earthquake/tsunami, the Yakuza (sch as the Yamaguchi-gumi) began to deliver tons of supplies and food to their fellow Japanese citizens.
They are also preventing looters from entering on their turf.
They are once again using traditional samrai robin hood characteristics
It's kind of shocking and surprising to say that right now, the Yakuza are doing a better job at helping the Japanese people rather than their own government.
@ffejgib I know you're comment is old but the issue isn't the Yakusa don't act because they're nice, the spirit of the Yakusa always was to destroy the strong/wealthy and get the poor on their side.
Differen't companys try to get contracts to rebuild the region, and the Yakusa try to enforce their claims.
Even Chinese syndecats are active now moving the radiactive waste, it's a very big buisness.
If law requires silence and obedience while it murders and handicaps entire nations and it's people, then I am forced to comply with civil disobedience. Label me a criminal.
Human beings do not need law to know right from wrong. If this was the case, prisons would be empty.
Surely, I do not know well whether you are whom and what kind of country the United States is.
In spite of not getting to know about the country in which you live well, I should reflect on having referred to law and having left the critical comment.
The reason for having left the comment in Japanese to the man with whom I talked before is that it wanted to say to him, "What of yakuza do you who cannot speak Japanese know?"
@nivekiohc yes they did...a buch of cocksuckers in their homw town...well they can keep sucking dick in japan as long as they want...i am european and for me are a bunch of cocksucker with small tatooed dicks
@ffejgib One thing admirable about the Yakuza is they are loyal to the Japanese homeland. Plus the tattoos are awesome. If anything, they are the modern day samurai.
@LemonyTiger its pitiful how you misunderstand them. they are criminals by force not because they want to. what we respect is the honor and respect that is given by the gangs.
The way you turn your pachinko winnings into money is easy. Around all pachinko parlors are small shops that will give u ticket or "credit" trinkets for your pachinko balls. You then take that item to another shop usually right next door and that shop or kios will give you cash. Now I'm not sure If this was a legal transaction as everything was done in a hush hush tone or maybe because I was a non Japanese but it's was the closest thing to gambling I found in Tokyo.
"Pachinko" is legal in Japan, gambling is not. You use your winnings to buy small prizes, including cigarettes. However, it is illegal to trade your winnings for cash.
im getting a horimono then going to japana when i turn 28 im getting it on my arms so i can scare ppl into doin thing like girls and ppl into givin me money
this Geographic is just a joke. The man pointing at his right finger meanwhile the stupid Geographic narrates:"I lost my left finger.." How stupid it is
@Auberginemule there's nothing noble about killing, extorting, raping... There's a huge overromantisized misconception about mafia in any country whether it's in Japan, US, Italy, Russia...
@Auberginemule there's nothing honorable or noble about stealing,killing, raping or extorting money through treat and violence... Yet another overromatisized misconception...
@qbaem87 samurai were never noble anyways. People always assume that samurai were all about the way f the warriors and sh!t like that. But the samurai only speak like that when they became scholars. They only became part of the bakufu to avoid tax and get money. So overall...they are kind of like the yakuza.
Samurai were "knights" . . . . it would be the Ronin or Rogue Samurai that were akin to Yakuza in any way. The Samurai were soldiers that were loyal to a "Shogun" the modern version would be called "Police" and yes they probably were every bit as corrupt but they had whatever passed for "law" on their side back then. A Ronin didnt and neither do Yakuza.
@gambleyourhealth yeah right. Have you ever taken a japanese history? Because they were never like that in the beginning. and it was not being loyal to their "shogun" it was their daimyo. FYI during the SHOGUN REIGN these so call loyal samurai would constantly switch side just so they could earn more money. So not ALL samurai were good and loyal like you said. They were more "soldier-like" in the later period thru enforcement and having their wife and children held as hostages.
@gambleyourhealth This way the "government" aka a former daimyo can control all the daimyo...which later resulted in the unification of japan. Know your fact, sir.
Not only do I know the history but I am also a very respected Tattooist specializing in Japanese Bodysuits. I get flown from country to country to work on particular people. And if you bothered to read what I posted I did mention they are every bit as corrupt at the law enforcement we have now, whether military OR civilian (duties of which the Samurai often performed both)
@gambleyourhealth if you agree that samurai are corrupted, so are the yakuza, which they are. And don't care if you are a tattooist, cause you have no proof. on the net you can say you are anything. like i say, there was no loyalty like you said, only a very small margin of them were.
@kisakimama Not true. like I said "whatever passed for law there at the time" . . in their own little provinces they were loyal to whoever were paying them, not unlike our military and police now. So of course there was loyalty . . . even yakuza have loyalty. Im not sure what it is you are trying to say but its not working out well for you.
@gambleyourhealth Well , I believe there was no such thing as loyalty in their relationship. If we were to compare their relationship, it would be like a landlord and the tenant. What exist between them is just an agreement that can be broken. But I feel like we are off topic. What I was referring to in my first comment is that yakuza and samurai are somewhat similar and that samurai were never noble. You can say they became mature in their later years when they become scholars and speak of the
@kisakimama OK back on topic then "never noble". That only depends on what your point of view of noble is. They have their own nobility and code of ethics. The main part of it is "if I have to explain you would not understand" I make no hollywood assumptions. I do not think that samurai are anything like they are depicted in b-grade movies. But your opinion of them not being honorable or noble is an an opinion only . . and not one held by everyone.
@gambleyourhealth I don't think it is an opinion, the facts are there. I don't know what else to say, I would recommend you to read: Japan: A Documentary History : The Dawn of History to the Late Tokugawa Period. THe laws and codes they had after the samurai appearance in the late heian period to late tokugawa period. I would only say that the majority did not have nobility, and only a very few. Would you say the soldiers of every countries now and before were loyal to their countries? Many are
@gambleyourhealth force to join the army. That is somewhat relative to the way of the samurai. It was due to force. And when was the law never corrupted? it always was and always will.
@gambleyourhealth Continue.....bushido. Only then were they known as "noble samurai". They discontinue their war-like behaviour and went to the likes of poetry and philosophy and such. The main point I was getting at was that now a day, many people assume samurai were these courageous warriors. They assume samurai are like that of the movie, but that is only thru dramatization of the samurai losing the real fact of how they came about and what they actually do.
@Auberginemule I couldn't agree with you more :) they are not criminals in the western sense....they do not steal, selling drugs...although some do, is generally frowned upon in their world.
Mainly white collar stuff. They run entertainment, banking, and protection. they don't bother the common civilian....and they offcourse follow the old bushido code....which is honorable.
I don't understand why people view the Yakuza to be honorable as if they have the heart and soul of a samurai warrior. Well they don't, they may be "gentlemen" but they leave other Japanese residents in fear. Drug trafficking, kidnap, and prostitution is not something to look at positively. Maybe it's just people of the United States that view the Yakuza that way and admire them so much.
Probably,it all depends on where you're from.To some,they probably think that gangs like the African American or Hispanic street gangs are powerful.For others,organized crime like the Yakuza or the Chinese triads are much more dangerous than such street gangs.
Most of them are similar to the modern day Robin Hood, and their actions prove it. Such as after the earthquake in Kobe, the Yakuza personally provided aid to all those in need and sent private helicopters to help rescue people. Also, those who have come to know the Yakuzas personally through friends have usually said that they were one of the friendliest people they've met. That is only if you don't disrespect them or break a promise. >.>
@rudeEMOboi The Yakuza accepts anyone from any heritage or nationality as long as they follow the code,Accept one the biggest Yakuza Clan which is the Yamaguchi Gumi,I wanted to join but I couldnt because I am a half breed,however my father was in it and I wanted to follow his footsteps.
Japanese yakuza n Chinese triads are the most powerful gangs in the world.they have longg history from like 1700s and they use their brains unlike niggaz who jus shoots up random pplz
@stevechen1991 no theyr not the most powerful , the oldest maybe, but never as in NEVER forget the russian mobs, the russians controls big percent in the black market, and some of that chinese triads that you're talking about is beginning to be like the niggaz that you are talking about.
I just started my Horimono, I have my upper left arm and chest done, after it's done Ill start my upper right arm and chest. then ill move to upper back before I go down to my ribs and chest. greatest Tattoo artist in the world in northern america did mine, his name is Jon Sutton.
REAL GANGSTERS!! respect and loyalty ! Real fucking Mafia! thats what i respect, not thoes thugs who think throwing up gang signs and speaking broken english is what a "Gangster" is.... how pathetic....
@JakyBoyHimself Selling drugs, killing, extorting, beating and raping is perfectly respectable to you if it is done in a style you view as sophisticated? That is scary. I just like the style of tattoo which was not always just for criminals.
@sittingannihilation But if you had to compare the Yakusa to lets say a gang in America like.. i don't know... MS-13 gang, hm witch by the way hack and slaughter a bus full of 3rd graders with machetes... that's what i mean, all mobs, and gangs are criminals.. but lately, the ones in Japan don't compare to the evil and disgust of the "gangsters" you find elsewhere.
no no you got me ALL wrong bro, i think the Yakusa are the most honorable "Gangsters" out there.... MS13 are a bunch of low-life crooks who do the most disgusting and shameful things imaginable! (im french btw lol)
the Yakuza are an organized mafia, the biggest and most powerful in the world today. They are not only powerful, but economically powerful. Many famous groups and organizations are run by the Yakuza, such as Pride FC. And unlike other gangs that run streets, the Yakuza basically rule Japan. Respect and honor are a big part of the Yakuza, they don't go slaughtering defenseless kids for no reason. Thats shameful and weak. You dont need to be the evilest to be the strongest.
The Yakuza, along with general Japanese customs, believe in deep honor and loyalty. Do you know how much guts it would take to chisel your own finger off? That guy did it twice!
Plus all the pain in the makings of the gorgeous Horimonos...
Don't underestimate the yakuza, they are the true badass gangsters of history, honor, loyalty and beauty.
Maybe at one time, but not anymore. Tattoos in general used to carry the connotations of violence and crime etc.. Not just in Japan takes hells angels for example.
Now a days tattoos have been brought into popular culture. But who cares anyway, if u like them and want one, get one! You can always get one that stop before your shirt hems anyway.
When your a Gaijin with a tattoo they assume your not Yakuza, only when you are japanse with a tattoo covering at least 20%+ of your body that they take notice and worry.
Yea i know the meaning but its not a problem in present day japan, they know tattoos have diffrerent meanings in other countries. They are not an isolated country....... they know other countries customs and coulture
My Brother has tattoos and lives in Osaka, Japan.... lived there for 6 months and hasent been kicked out of anywhere or anything, been stared at but thats just about it so believe what you want but i have family that LIVES in japan, so do some research before you try to correct somones info
when street / petty crime is low due to the presence of the yakuza, thats some heavy shit.
applecrumping33 2 weeks ago
weed brought me here
latenightheavy 3 weeks ago
@latenightheavy
lol, cocaine and crips brought me here.
ironmantis25 4 days ago
that black/white background in all the tattoos that is like clouds and water, what is it called? please help so i can tell my artist exactly what i want. thanks
bananasack28 1 month ago
Anyone know what you call those black bars around the perimeter of their chest tats?
notoriousnews 2 months ago
@notoriousnews I am trying to find out the same thing. please let me know if you find out and i will do the same for you!
bananasack28 1 month ago
Pretty sweet tattoos!
notoriousnews 2 months ago
yakuza makes people currently troubled by the debt work in a nuclear power plant, squeezes unfairly the money which they got, and is distributing cooked rice to disaster victims.
After you understand this reality, if you say that they are a samurai or Robin Hood, I will say nothing.
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im gonna get this... swag
PureCents 3 months ago
5:13 was the dude from the predator?
0zalarfTheGreat 3 months ago
UPDATE: Hiroyuki Suzuki has a pretty amazing story. He lived in the Yakuza world for 17 years but is now a Christian minister. He still has the tattoos that bear witness of his infamous past, but his life bears witness of Jesus at work in him.
sparta814 4 months ago
i like those underwear things they wear. idk what they are called but i think they are awesome
TheLove7391 4 months ago
These guys are just strange. Another thing, why are people with their beliefs, but operas Christian ones? Yup, the end of the world is sure close.
mechdinosaur 4 months ago
Yakuza are quite gentle if you respect them, if you pissed them off your FUCKED!!!
mangaka350 5 months ago
They violated poor pinball machines. I will never be the same.
gaminkalv 5 months ago
No... NO NO!!! NOT PINBALL MACHINES!!!
LukesGameWalkthrough 7 months ago
not all yakuza sell drugs, my family has eight hundred year history no drugs, even police respect them dont nock what you cant understand, its not that easy....
hojuchris 8 months ago
yes...it does'nt matter if NO-ONE sees it...you see it...i would love to go full body tattoo..could never afford that...jealous grrrr
ukgirlonce 8 months ago
Am i the only one that notice this bad audio? I want to watch this documentary damit!
408xbaoheeezy 8 months ago
fuck and i was complaining about two hours for some kanji that cost 160$ lol
jsaccount808 9 months ago
6:26 they look the same!
1s2y3d 9 months ago
The Yakuza are just not the people to mess with. I reamber when I was in Japan for 2 months I seen Yakuza and no one, and I mean no one look at them.
All they done was rub their finger across their cheek(like they cut themselfs)to say "That's a Yakuza" without saying it!
dietfreeman42718 9 months ago
Hahaha pinball machines.
folklore2 10 months ago
I have a dragon and tiger on my back. gonna get phoenix on my ribs and a foo dog on the other side
nyc23bklyn 10 months ago
remind me not to fuck with these guys
ty1977 10 months ago
Getting horimono sleeves myself, lower arm finished (:
spumniffler 10 months ago
After the earthquake/tsunami, the Yakuza (sch as the Yamaguchi-gumi) began to deliver tons of supplies and food to their fellow Japanese citizens.
They are also preventing looters from entering on their turf.
They are once again using traditional samrai robin hood characteristics
It's kind of shocking and surprising to say that right now, the Yakuza are doing a better job at helping the Japanese people rather than their own government.
ffejgib 10 months ago 65
@ffejgib I know you're comment is old but the issue isn't the Yakusa don't act because they're nice, the spirit of the Yakusa always was to destroy the strong/wealthy and get the poor on their side.
Differen't companys try to get contracts to rebuild the region, and the Yakusa try to enforce their claims.
Even Chinese syndecats are active now moving the radiactive waste, it's a very big buisness.
Raffix394 5 months ago
@ffejgib
how stupid you are....
You should not admire them, as long as they are outlaws, even if yakuza carries out how much good deed.
If they are good persons, they should not violate law.
The heroism which nothing knows is troublesome.
sofarsogood66 3 months ago
@sofarsogood66
The law does not dictate what good persons should do.
FranthonyZarcoza 3 months ago
@FranthonyZarcoza
If law is not ordered you, you are a human being who cannot sympathize with others, either.
sofarsogood66 3 months ago
@sofarsogood66
If law requires silence and obedience while it murders and handicaps entire nations and it's people, then I am forced to comply with civil disobedience. Label me a criminal.
Human beings do not need law to know right from wrong. If this was the case, prisons would be empty.
FranthonyZarcoza 3 months ago
@FranthonyZarcoza
そりゃ、教会で懺悔すれば全てが許される宗教観だったらそうでしょうね。
おはなしになりませんね。
何も知らないガキのヒロイズムは迷惑ですよ。
やくざが原発で何をしてるのか知ろうともしない。
そんなすっからかんの脳みそがうらやましいよ。
おやすみ。
この日本語が読めたら返信して下さい。
めんどくさいのであなたとわざわざ英語で話す気にもなりません。
sofarsogood66 3 months ago
@sofarsogood66 彼は『法律』"law"、すなわち他人が正しいと決めた主義が徹底的ではないと語った。あなたはこの"law"がなければ同情できる人間は社会に生まれないと語った。『原発で何をしてるのか知ろうともしない』では、この "law"を１００％の人間が１００％守れば完璧な社会が発生するのですか？
akirajamal 2 months ago
sofarsogood66 2 months ago
英訳は結構だといいつつ元相手と勝手に言語かえる誰か様に論破したいと思いたい。うーん、まずはごもっともです言いたい。日本社会のしゃも知らん俺にゃ素晴らしい『ヤクザ社会学』の講義でした（マジで）。でも『民意の力で法を変えろ』だなんて。。。黒人、アメリカインディアン、ヒスパニック、ゲイ／レズビアン、アジア系（日本人含み）に同じこと言ってみな。大爆笑されちまうぜ。それくらい国民と政府の間の信頼関係がぐちゃぐちゃな国ではもう答えが分かっちまったんだ。アメリカ政府は『勉強して、大学いって、就職したらあなたは大丈夫！』と約束されアメリカ人はそれに応じて頑張った。しかし現代でも『黒人か。。。野蛮人のための仕事はないね。さよなら。』ってなもんさ。勿論三百年戦い続け、法は６０年代の革命によって変わった。だからってなんだ。紙に『あなたたちは平等です』とどんなに書いてあっても、それを最終的に実行するのは人間だろ？法を守り、同じ法が『あんたは黒人だから』の唯一の理由で刑務所に入れられそれに対して『法すら守れないのに、何を守れるの？』って言われたらたまらんぜ。
akirajamal 2 months ago
@akirajamal
Surely, I do not know well whether you are whom and what kind of country the United States is.
In spite of not getting to know about the country in which you live well, I should reflect on having referred to law and having left the critical comment.
The reason for having left the comment in Japanese to the man with whom I talked before is that it wanted to say to him, "What of yakuza do you who cannot speak Japanese know?"
sofarsogood66 2 months ago
sofarsogood66 2 months ago
@sofarsogood66 人種など関係ない。黒人は不平等さを描くのに最も簡単な例だから使った。あなたの韓国人、中国人に対しての偏見『マナーを守らず犯罪犯してばっか』がどうしても皮肉に感じてしまう。なぜなら一般アメリカ人は黒人を同じような目で見てしまってるからだ。そう、どんなに『黒人は優しい人が多い』であってもね。どんなに韓国人や中国人が優しい人であっても日本政府は彼らを人間として認めない。在日韓国人が初っからやくざになる理由考えたことあるか？差別がなく、マトモな仕事も与えられれば、『金村さん』もやくざさんになる必要はないだろ（ヤクザは在日韓国人が多いんだって）。俺は日系人として誇りを持ってる。しかし人間の個性を認めない／許さない『おまえは皆と同じように考えてない／血を引いてないのでいじめてのけ者にする』という堅苦しい日本文化の要素がどうしても許せない。無論、アメリカ人もバカが多すぎるが、そんなこと言ってたら、独ぼっちでつまらん無人島に一生暮らす人生だからね。。。
akirajamal 2 months ago
@ffejgib i want to join the yakuza when im going to japan
and yes im ready to protect or to die for my family
people that saying that yakuza are criminals?
and what about your goverment that steals millions or billions from
people and use the for warfare but yeah for the losers let the tv brainwash you
have a nice day
iblisrapper 3 months ago
@ffejgib True dat :p
vinny050 2 months ago
@ffejgib Also during the earthquake the also sent helicopters to help the japanese citizens
nivekiohc 2 months ago
@nivekiohc yes they did...a buch of cocksuckers in their homw town...well they can keep sucking dick in japan as long as they want...i am european and for me are a bunch of cocksucker with small tatooed dicks
razvanescu86 1 month ago
@razvanescu86 Man you really hate them dont you lol
nivekiohc 1 month ago
@nivekiohc not at all dude...we europeans don't understand and don't want to understand their laws...for us they are small tatooed dicks..take care
razvanescu86 1 month ago
@ffejgib One thing admirable about the Yakuza is they are loyal to the Japanese homeland. Plus the tattoos are awesome. If anything, they are the modern day samurai.
jteruel671 3 weeks ago
What is the name of this show?
ellis900 10 months ago
@ellis900 taboo on history channel
thereally28 10 months ago
Yup, you know you Gangsta when u dabble in pin ball machines. These dudes got there hands in everything LOL XD
lockjawe 10 months ago
I got a question involving the tattooing. Would it be treading on water if anyone were to get the style of tattoo similar to yakuza?
HypermaxZ 11 months ago
Trivia: Hiroyuki Suzuki has become a Christian minister
sparta814 11 months ago
its amazing how a simple thing like a tattoo can do so much to a viewers mind/feelings
wafflemelon 11 months ago 10
Muito lindo ,era nos corpos na propria pele que eles escondia o segredos do
yakuza segredos entre gangs e rivais.
Assisti muito filmes japoneses e da mafia yakuza .
Parabéns.
Malu
malusantos15 1 year ago
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Even though Yakuza are serious criminals... I still find there is something extremely pussy and non threatening about them..
SmokeyCough 1 year ago
GOVERNMENT IS THE REAL CRIMINALS!
KiLLeRxxBuNNy 1 year ago
It would suck to loose a finger because you answered the phone wrong!!!!
1412Bunny 1 year ago 15
that guy at 1:30 is a fucking faggot
dieselboi91 1 year ago
pitiful how some of you respect these criminals...
LemonyTiger 1 year ago
@LemonyTiger its pitiful how you misunderstand them. they are criminals by force not because they want to. what we respect is the honor and respect that is given by the gangs.
duyakahenry 1 year ago
@LemonyTiger As the yAkuza leader guy said they once were helping people and they still are.......
SuperSwedishBear 1 year ago
even if they are gangsters, i respect them.
chokolate999 1 year ago
can neone tell me what the title of this nat geo episode is called?
vafbsgb 1 year ago 2
@vafbsgb search Yakuza Horimono some1 has posted the entire episode in parts
moshkiko 1 year ago
The Yakuza Rocks!
bearchild69 1 year ago
The way you turn your pachinko winnings into money is easy. Around all pachinko parlors are small shops that will give u ticket or "credit" trinkets for your pachinko balls. You then take that item to another shop usually right next door and that shop or kios will give you cash. Now I'm not sure If this was a legal transaction as everything was done in a hush hush tone or maybe because I was a non Japanese but it's was the closest thing to gambling I found in Tokyo.
racerxxx98 1 year ago
ive met a man with that shit! he had gone through 86 seesions and he still had a full leg to go
taboo422 1 year ago
comprense una vida!
ZZTTWW 1 year ago
wether they are criminals or not , they're tattoos are amazing art
0Sakura0o 1 year ago
why wolud they show a big time drug dealer on this program, idk get it
theGGblog 1 year ago
i want to get a coy fish nd a dragon but im not yakuza idc im gonna get it but not the way they do it with that needle
xjunya15 1 year ago
@xjunya15 not coy it's Koi Google it =)
barf245 1 year ago
they had a bad image??? duhhh you have to be university prof to know this?
anthonycotillo 1 year ago
why are pin ball games illegal ??
IronMonkG 1 year ago 3
@IronMonkG
"Pachinko" is legal in Japan, gambling is not. You use your winnings to buy small prizes, including cigarettes. However, it is illegal to trade your winnings for cash.
ffejgib 1 year ago
im getting a horimono then going to japana when i turn 28 im getting it on my arms so i can scare ppl into doin thing like girls and ppl into givin me money
kingk0be 1 year ago
FINALLY the history channel gets sumone who knows how to pronounce yakuza and interview ppl other then a, "Cambridge" scholar lol
clanBcO 1 year ago
with your pinky right?
Rorensu 1 year ago
big mafia accepts an interview!
Rorensu 1 year ago
wow years for a tatoo
niggerga 1 year ago
very expensive tattoos!!!!
FHN1987 1 year ago
This is awesome! having Japanese tattoos myself I think it's really important knowing the story behind the whole thing. =)
ricktl2bk 1 year ago
@ricktl2bk
Fuck you only people with samurai blood like myself have horimono.
DarkAntiU94 1 year ago
@DarkAntiU94 somehow this is not true, unfortunetly. but i know how yiou feel.
rudeEMOboi 1 year ago
@DarkAntiU94 You are making a disgrace of our people.
AntiChristClub 1 year ago
come to philippines if u want some trouble! :))))
MrJunward 1 year ago
@MrJunward shutup pinoy.
balaholicVC15 1 year ago
Each of them has it
TROLLERSDELIGHT 1 year ago
Even though Yakuza are serious criminals... I still find there is something distinguished and honorable about them.
Auberginemule 1 year ago 135
@Auberginemule
Don't be such a flatterer! Stick to your own country
KatiushaVN4 1 year ago
@KatiushaVN4
What country would that be?
Auberginemule 1 year ago
this Geographic is just a joke. The man pointing at his right finger meanwhile the stupid Geographic narrates:"I lost my left finger.." How stupid it is
KatiushaVN4 1 year ago
@Auberginemule congrats, you are one of the naive fools who get manupulated by idiot media clips.
You are the same sheep who falls in love with a serial killers manipulative character and gets fucked in the ass for it.
these people you think are *honorable* probably just fucked a 9 year old girls asshole into pieces before getting a bigmac you fool
schmendriks 1 year ago
@Auberginemule there's nothing noble about killing, extorting, raping... There's a huge overromantisized misconception about mafia in any country whether it's in Japan, US, Italy, Russia...
qbaem87 1 year ago
@Auberginemule there's nothing honorable or noble about stealing,killing, raping or extorting money through treat and violence... Yet another overromatisized misconception...
qbaem87 1 year ago
@qbaem87 samurai were never noble anyways. People always assume that samurai were all about the way f the warriors and sh!t like that. But the samurai only speak like that when they became scholars. They only became part of the bakufu to avoid tax and get money. So overall...they are kind of like the yakuza.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@kisakimama well thats a load of shit.
Samurai were "knights" . . . . it would be the Ronin or Rogue Samurai that were akin to Yakuza in any way. The Samurai were soldiers that were loyal to a "Shogun" the modern version would be called "Police" and yes they probably were every bit as corrupt but they had whatever passed for "law" on their side back then. A Ronin didnt and neither do Yakuza.
gambleyourhealth 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth yeah right. Have you ever taken a japanese history? Because they were never like that in the beginning. and it was not being loyal to their "shogun" it was their daimyo. FYI during the SHOGUN REIGN these so call loyal samurai would constantly switch side just so they could earn more money. So not ALL samurai were good and loyal like you said. They were more "soldier-like" in the later period thru enforcement and having their wife and children held as hostages.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth This way the "government" aka a former daimyo can control all the daimyo...which later resulted in the unification of japan. Know your fact, sir.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@kisakimama LOL
Not only do I know the history but I am also a very respected Tattooist specializing in Japanese Bodysuits. I get flown from country to country to work on particular people. And if you bothered to read what I posted I did mention they are every bit as corrupt at the law enforcement we have now, whether military OR civilian (duties of which the Samurai often performed both)
Thank You for your concern.
gambleyourhealth 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth if you agree that samurai are corrupted, so are the yakuza, which they are. And don't care if you are a tattooist, cause you have no proof. on the net you can say you are anything. like i say, there was no loyalty like you said, only a very small margin of them were.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@kisakimama Not true. like I said "whatever passed for law there at the time" . . in their own little provinces they were loyal to whoever were paying them, not unlike our military and police now. So of course there was loyalty . . . even yakuza have loyalty. Im not sure what it is you are trying to say but its not working out well for you.
gambleyourhealth 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth Well , I believe there was no such thing as loyalty in their relationship. If we were to compare their relationship, it would be like a landlord and the tenant. What exist between them is just an agreement that can be broken. But I feel like we are off topic. What I was referring to in my first comment is that yakuza and samurai are somewhat similar and that samurai were never noble. You can say they became mature in their later years when they become scholars and speak of the
kisakimama 1 year ago
@kisakimama OK back on topic then "never noble". That only depends on what your point of view of noble is. They have their own nobility and code of ethics. The main part of it is "if I have to explain you would not understand" I make no hollywood assumptions. I do not think that samurai are anything like they are depicted in b-grade movies. But your opinion of them not being honorable or noble is an an opinion only . . and not one held by everyone.
gambleyourhealth 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth I don't think it is an opinion, the facts are there. I don't know what else to say, I would recommend you to read: Japan: A Documentary History : The Dawn of History to the Late Tokugawa Period. THe laws and codes they had after the samurai appearance in the late heian period to late tokugawa period. I would only say that the majority did not have nobility, and only a very few. Would you say the soldiers of every countries now and before were loyal to their countries? Many are
kisakimama 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth force to join the army. That is somewhat relative to the way of the samurai. It was due to force. And when was the law never corrupted? it always was and always will.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@gambleyourhealth Continue.....bushido. Only then were they known as "noble samurai". They discontinue their war-like behaviour and went to the likes of poetry and philosophy and such. The main point I was getting at was that now a day, many people assume samurai were these courageous warriors. They assume samurai are like that of the movie, but that is only thru dramatization of the samurai losing the real fact of how they came about and what they actually do.
kisakimama 1 year ago
@Auberginemule I couldn't agree with you more :) they are not criminals in the western sense....they do not steal, selling drugs...although some do, is generally frowned upon in their world.
Mainly white collar stuff. They run entertainment, banking, and protection. they don't bother the common civilian....and they offcourse follow the old bushido code....which is honorable.
kishaba1980 9 months ago
@Auberginemule
I don't understand why people view the Yakuza to be honorable as if they have the heart and soul of a samurai warrior. Well they don't, they may be "gentlemen" but they leave other Japanese residents in fear. Drug trafficking, kidnap, and prostitution is not something to look at positively. Maybe it's just people of the United States that view the Yakuza that way and admire them so much.
Although I am a fan of Irezumi/Horimono tattoo's.
CJAEY 8 months ago
@Auberginemule well they are not like gangster and/or mafias,
yakuza are good followers and have an oath to keep.
and they are well disciplined too
polengsantiago 7 months ago
@Auberginemule Do you know any personally? Or are you basing this on how they are often portrayed in film?
insolvancy 6 months ago
@Auberginemule It's because they're Japanese, they are always honorable no matter what they are or doing
IamKurdSon 5 months ago
Probably,it all depends on where you're from.To some,they probably think that gangs like the African American or Hispanic street gangs are powerful.For others,organized crime like the Yakuza or the Chinese triads are much more dangerous than such street gangs.
Armando93Mendez 1 year ago
Most of them are similar to the modern day Robin Hood, and their actions prove it. Such as after the earthquake in Kobe, the Yakuza personally provided aid to all those in need and sent private helicopters to help rescue people. Also, those who have come to know the Yakuzas personally through friends have usually said that they were one of the friendliest people they've met. That is only if you don't disrespect them or break a promise. >.>
makaihime 1 year ago
@makaihime but i am sure they will not accept any not-asian members.
whyt do you think? will they treat western ppl with respect?
rudeEMOboi 1 year ago
@rudeEMOboi The Yakuza accepts anyone from any heritage or nationality as long as they follow the code,Accept one the biggest Yakuza Clan which is the Yamaguchi Gumi,I wanted to join but I couldnt because I am a half breed,however my father was in it and I wanted to follow his footsteps.
AntiChristClub 1 year ago
@AntiChristClub what you mean with half breed? so they dont accept everyone, if they didnt eccepted you?
and can you perosnal message me what you know about joining?
rudeEMOboi 1 year ago
in japnese yakuza means garbage
logan666ffffffffffff 1 year ago
Japanese yakuza n Chinese triads are the most powerful gangs in the world.they have longg history from like 1700s and they use their brains unlike niggaz who jus shoots up random pplz
stevechen1991 1 year ago 56
@stevechen1991 dont forget the russian mafia too their history goes back to the 1500s but amen to every other fucking statement you made bro
MarcothePhoenix 1 year ago
@stevechen1991 Jews are the most powerful gang in the world.
helpdonate1 9 months ago
@helpdonate1 that is so true!
user17v 9 months ago
@helpdonate1 um...what?
TokyoGeisha21 7 months ago
@stevechen1991 russian Mob?
nerdlingpivot 7 months ago
@stevechen1991 true that.
amessenger4god78 7 months ago
@stevechen1991 no theyr not the most powerful , the oldest maybe, but never as in NEVER forget the russian mobs, the russians controls big percent in the black market, and some of that chinese triads that you're talking about is beginning to be like the niggaz that you are talking about.
polengsantiago 7 months ago
@polengsantiago why must the term nigga be used? last time i checked there isnt a gang called nigga.........
jalp1310 7 months ago
I just started my Horimono, I have my upper left arm and chest done, after it's done Ill start my upper right arm and chest. then ill move to upper back before I go down to my ribs and chest. greatest Tattoo artist in the world in northern america did mine, his name is Jon Sutton.
Keldaj 1 year ago
Musashi Miyamoto
Hurricane11Penguin 1 year ago
Yakuza? Like in GTA 2 lol
jpsplat 1 year ago
yaaaaacuuuuuuuuzaaaaaaaaa lol
shit311 1 year ago
i whana now if there any body in houston tx that does japanses tattoos.
3517rear 1 year ago
fuckedup shit yo
riotofdablood 1 year ago
does the rat wear a hat?
jcudal32 1 year ago
@jcudal32 no but a cat does.
lilslant 1 year ago
Wow, if they are the rats, then some sure are fatass rats.
Naturepheonix 1 year ago
REAL GANGSTERS!! respect and loyalty ! Real fucking Mafia! thats what i respect, not thoes thugs who think throwing up gang signs and speaking broken english is what a "Gangster" is.... how pathetic....
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago 60
@JakyBoyHimself thank you someone who finally undertands
Nerllyn 1 year ago
@JakyBoyHimself Selling drugs, killing, extorting, beating and raping is perfectly respectable to you if it is done in a style you view as sophisticated? That is scary. I just like the style of tattoo which was not always just for criminals.
sittingannihilation 1 year ago
@sittingannihilation But if you had to compare the Yakusa to lets say a gang in America like.. i don't know... MS-13 gang, hm witch by the way hack and slaughter a bus full of 3rd graders with machetes... that's what i mean, all mobs, and gangs are criminals.. but lately, the ones in Japan don't compare to the evil and disgust of the "gangsters" you find elsewhere.
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
@JakyBoyHimself ms 13, they end up in the chair , yakusa have the judge in there pocket, you must be a mexican
deadrabbits19772 1 year ago
@deadrabbits19772
no no you got me ALL wrong bro, i think the Yakusa are the most honorable "Gangsters" out there.... MS13 are a bunch of low-life crooks who do the most disgusting and shameful things imaginable! (im french btw lol)
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
@deadrabbits19772 yo wat u say bout mexicans?
mexicanprincess13x 1 year ago
@deadrabbits19772 ms13 is an el salvadorian gang
IwaysKeepMOMMINd 6 months ago
@JakyBoyHimself
the Yakuza are an organized mafia, the biggest and most powerful in the world today. They are not only powerful, but economically powerful. Many famous groups and organizations are run by the Yakuza, such as Pride FC. And unlike other gangs that run streets, the Yakuza basically rule Japan. Respect and honor are a big part of the Yakuza, they don't go slaughtering defenseless kids for no reason. Thats shameful and weak. You dont need to be the evilest to be the strongest.
BrettNASTYY 1 year ago
@BrettNASTYY Yea that's what i have been saying......thank god someone sees the point im trying to make! :D
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
@BrettNASTYY not the biggest. the biggest become the italian and russians i think
rudeEMOboi 1 year ago
The Yakuza, along with general Japanese customs, believe in deep honor and loyalty. Do you know how much guts it would take to chisel your own finger off? That guy did it twice!
Plus all the pain in the makings of the gorgeous Horimonos...
Don't underestimate the yakuza, they are the true badass gangsters of history, honor, loyalty and beauty.
lisagurl534N 2 years ago
@silvergunzoo are you playing dota?? dats mirana your talking about
zdemmedz 2 years ago
My deceased grandfather has grand Horimono on his arms & back.
He was a Kyoukaku,a kind of Yakuza.
YoungBelaLugosi 2 years ago 3
sono curioso mi piacerebbe andare conoscere questa coltura
melaarancia 2 years ago
I will never make a tattoo because I will travel to Japan, and you can't live well with a tattoo, everyone will avoid you
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
@SilverGunZoO
Maybe at one time, but not anymore. Tattoos in general used to carry the connotations of violence and crime etc.. Not just in Japan takes hells angels for example.
Now a days tattoos have been brought into popular culture. But who cares anyway, if u like them and want one, get one! You can always get one that stop before your shirt hems anyway.
habadaheeb 2 years ago
Indeed I want one, a beautiful woman archer riding a huge white tiger, do you like the idea ?
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
When your a Gaijin with a tattoo they assume your not Yakuza, only when you are japanse with a tattoo covering at least 20%+ of your body that they take notice and worry.
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
@JakyBoyHimself even small tattoos are a problem actually, foreigner or not, btw gaijin means foreigner... use it
SilverGunZoO 1 year ago
Yea i know the meaning but its not a problem in present day japan, they know tattoos have diffrerent meanings in other countries. They are not an isolated country....... they know other countries customs and coulture
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
@JakyBoyHimself believe what you want but they won't even let you in public pools, waterparks and stuff
SilverGunZoO 1 year ago
My Brother has tattoos and lives in Osaka, Japan.... lived there for 6 months and hasent been kicked out of anywhere or anything, been stared at but thats just about it so believe what you want but i have family that LIVES in japan, so do some research before you try to correct somones info
JakyBoyHimself 1 year ago
my tattoos are japanese inspired..i watched this documentary..the colors are amazing on HD
beargio 2 years ago
Someone has the rest of this documentary..?
togovero 2 years ago
Interesting. Much love for Japan.
Chuloloc 2 years ago 2
you got it wrong. koreans are a prominent part of Yakuza, but the yakuza itself is japanese.
Nightmarefhk 2 years ago
wort it , i dnt care how much is gunna cost an how long is is gunna take or how pain it is i want my tattoo done
CDLEGO 2 years ago
I also heard this. Somebody told me that nowadays it is so...
Hir202 2 years ago
Do yakuza get pissed if some non yakuza gets a yakuza tattoo.
213kilacali 2 years ago
yes. if u have japanese tattoos
ikiru1996 2 years ago
well fuk them then..i got samurai tattoo nd i aint afraid to show it to no one....
213kilacali 2 years ago
@213kilacali lol show it to them then. :)) talk big small balls? i guess. juz saying.
evillaugh9048 2 years ago