Meet The Yakuza: The Yakuza Movie Book, more than just about movies.
"There are parallels, however, between Kitano's dirty heroes and Takakura's clean-cut ones: Both are contemptuous of death in the best samurai tradition and both define macho cool for their respective…
Ghost in The Shell (攻殻機動隊): A classic film of Japanese sci-fi animation with universal themes
Will it ever be possible to emulate true humanity through technology?
The Hollywood Reporter: Japan's Entertainment World And The Yakuza
Even Hollywood is taking in interest in Japan's entertainment industry links to the mob. Meanwhile, police are now asking for an explanation of the underworld ties from Shimada’s powerful agency,…
Shimada Shinsuke, the Jay Leno of Japan retires after yakuza ties exposed.
Police sources say, " In our eyes, we have more respect for Hashimoto (the yakuza boss) than Shimada. At least Hashimoto doesn’t beat up women.”
Japanese TV Star Shimada Shinsuke retires before yakuza ties exposed
Popular comedian Shimada Shinsuke had extensive dealings with an organized crime boss and retired hastily before the details were written up in a weekly magazine.
Police raid Daikanyama club in Kanto Rengo-kai crackdown
Recreational drugs becoming a risky business in clubs
Book: Black Passenger Yellow Cabs
Editor’s note: Mr. Bryan sent us JSRC the book a few months ago but as we were getting ready to post the review, 3/11 came upon us. It seemed like…
The US Declares War On The Yakuza
President Obama cancels his yakuza fanzine subscription
Whoot! What? Wut! German Fashion finds a home in Tokyo
Japan Subculture Research Center is going through puberty and heading towards adulthood. After a long discussion with the Japan Subculture Research Center team, we’ve decided to expand the blog to…
Teaching an old dog (breed) new tricks
Japanese police force welcomes first-ever native Japanese police dog