The uprising “tokuryu” make millions from conning Japan’s ageing population. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

The Yakuza are often portrayed as shadowy criminals operating outside society. The reality is far more complicated. This ...

"There was even a case where being part of the project helped someone gain approval for marriage from their partner’s parents ...

Sega has remastered Yakuza Kiwami 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, just in time for the impending release of Yakuza Kiwami 3.

Sega has remastered Yakuza Kiwami 1 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, just in time for the impending release of Yakuza Kiwami 3.

The yakuza of Japan are often compared to other underground organizations like the Mafia or a Mexican drug cartel. With ...

Since its 2005 debut, Yakuza has become a series adored by fans worldwide. Mainly centered on Kazuma Kiryu, the games unfold across several locations in Japan (and a few abroad), featuring brawls ...

When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with ...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves.

Kim Jae-hoon, known as the 'yakuza fighter,' who was arrested by Japanese police for smuggling gold, bowed his head after being released about two months and a half later. Japanese media outlet J-CAST ...

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information and screenshots for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, introducing the Miyazato Dojo, Bad Boy Dragon, and substories ...

Japan's traditional yakuza are being challenged by ruthless new criminal kids on the block, the "tokuryu", who often recruit naive "civilians" over social media to do their dirty work.