The Yakuza: Secret Societies

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices