: Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class.
: Significant historical influence over the Japanese music and film industries. The Yakuza
: Numbers have dropped from 180,000 in the 1960s to fewer than 25,000 today. The Future of the Syndicate : Most members came from the "Burakumin" (outcast) class
: Involvement in "Jiageya" (land sharking) to force property sales. The Yakuza
: Unlike many gangs, they often have registered offices and business cards. Modern Business Operations