yakuza
Back when she was younger she couldn’t get away from them, so we visit a host club to find out what’s going on.
Never get into pointless arguments on the Internet, especially if the other person is friends with a yakuza member.
Stories of blood, cockroaches, and the old days of Kabukicho, Tokyo’s real-world Kamurocho.
Our ace reporter hits the streets in his Kiryu Kazama cosplay to talk to the people who know Kabukicho best.
Famous director’s real life suddenly turns into what could be a scene from one of his organized crime movies.
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The Ninkyo Café is furnished like a yakuza office and provides opportunities to participate in special events with the staff.
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