With its origins in the Samurai culture of 17th century Japan, the Yakuza are one of the most infamous, secret and feared secret societies. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate just how the Yakuza operate today...

Cast List:

Jake Adelstein: Journalist & Author 

Hiroki Allen: Security Consultant 

Robert Whiting: Author, Tokyo Underworld

Horiryu: Tattoo Artist 

Shintaro Hayashi: Prosthetic Finger Specialist 

Shoko Tendo: Daughter of Yakuza Boss

Manabu Miyazaki: Ex-Yakuza Member 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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