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The Yakuza and the Way of the Would-Be Warrior

New Yorker Culture 12 October 2026 20h ago
The Yakuza and the Way of the Would-Be Warrior
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For generations, Japanese gangsters have styled themselves as heirs to the samurai—a mystique that helped them prosper in league with politicians, police, and big business.
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