Japanese Crime

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The Challenges of Yakuza in Prison and Their Difficult Path to Reintegration

Life behind bars for yakuza members is marked by violence and adherence to their strict codes. Whether involved in criminal activities like stealing Pokémon cards or sacrificing their fingers as a form of apology, their daily lives are far from easy. Even after serving their sentences, former yakuza face numerous challenges in reintegrating into society, particularly due to anti-gang laws…