A Hard Boiled Crime Drama: The story follows Kazuma Kiryu as a junior yakuza member who finds himself in a world of trouble when a simple debt collection goes wrong and his mark winds up murdered. Fight Like Hell: Kiryu and Majima can each switch between three brutal hand-to-hand combat styles on the fly to create the most fluid beatdowns ever experienced in a Yakuza game. Kiryu and Majima will find themselves interacting with many of the colorful denizens of Tokyo and Osaka in some of the most absurdly comedic and heartwarming tales from the red light district. Languages: Enjoy the original Japanese voices and new English text.
Anton Kusters is a Belgian documentary and fine art photographer. He is one of the only people who has ever gained access to the criminal underworld o...
These stunning photographs give an unprecedented insight into the world of the Yakuza - the Japanese crime syndicate that makes billions a year from arms trafficking and prostitution.
Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate have been a thorn in the side of Japanese authorities for years. But what role do they play in the country? And how big a presence are they? The Yakuza, the Japanese equivalent of the mafia are a ruthless organisation with 80,000 members, and no one is off limits for the violent mob. Yakuza are Japanese gangsters known for their ruthlessness. With over 100,000 active Yakuza, there are inevitably many horrifying stories & facts to share.
Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate have been a thorn in the side of Japanese authorities for years. But what role do they play in the country? And how big a presence are they? The Yakuza, the Japanese equivalent of the mafia are a ruthless organisation with 80,000 members, and no one is off limits for the violent mob. Yakuza are Japanese gangsters known for their ruthlessness. With over 100,000 active Yakuza, there are inevitably many horrifying stories & facts to share.
Last month, Japan’s largest crime group split into two main factions. But what is the yakuza, how much influence do they wield, and what could this split mean?
Yakuza tattoos, known as irezumi, are renowned for their intricate full-body designs. They often cover an individual's back, arms, and legs, weaving a
In 2011 a Belgian photographer was allowed entry into one of Japan’s Yakuza families. Over two years, he captured the lives of those living in the underworld.
Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate have been a thorn in the side of Japanese authorities for years. But what role do they play in the country? And how big a presence are they? The Yakuza, the Japanese equivalent of the mafia are a ruthless organisation with 80,000 members, and no one is off limits for the violent mob. Yakuza are Japanese gangsters known for their ruthlessness. With over 100,000 active Yakuza, there are inevitably many horrifying stories & facts to share.
Maruo punches his way into the monstrous world of Ayashimon yakuza with dreams of becoming a manga protagonist! When the Enma Syndicate's chairman dies, Japan's supernatural underworld is turned on its head, leaving gangs of ayashimon poised on the brink of war. Urara, the late chairman's daughter, has plans to come out on top, and she's found an unlikely ally to help make it happen--Maruo, a human who dreams of being a manga hero. Between monstrous enemies and super-powered battles, Maruo's finally living the life he's always dreamed of. But can his inhuman strength overcome Doppo Akari's heat-stealing flames? And even if he does defeat the first opponent to ever drive him into a corner, how are one bodyguard and his boss supposed to win an open war against the Enma Syndicate?
As announced at Japan Expo 2018 by Takaya Kuroda, Yakuza Kiwami 2's PS4 demo is now live. The demo comes ahead of the August 28th release date of Yakuza Kiwami 2. A full remake of Yakuza 2 in Yakuza 6's "Dragon Engine," Kiwami 2 is set to be the last full remake of the early Yakuza games.
