The Yakuza have been known to exist since the 17th century. However they rose to higher prominence in post war Japan. As of 2014, There were 58600 registered Yakuza members. 25600 full time members. 33000 associate members. read more
During the 2011 Fukushima disaster, Yakuza groups were among the first to aid the affected individuals and even sheltered people in their offices. In case of a war against China or any aggressor. The Yakuza, with their right wing stance, are likely to form a resistance group and attempt to defy any invader. read more
Yakuza, also known as gokudō, are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police, and media by request of the police, call them bōryokudan, while the yakuza call themselves "ninkyō dantai". The yakuza are notorious for their strict codes of conduct and their organized fiefdom-nature. They have a large presence in the Japanese media and operate internationally with an estimated 102,000 members. read more
The yakuza provided muscle and men to the cause and participated in "land development" programs in occupied Manchuria or China. Things changed, however, when Pearl Harbor was bombed. The government no longer needed the ultranationalists or the yakuza. read more