YAKUZA
The Yakuza's Ties to the Japanese Right Wing
VICE Japan talked to Masaya Kudo, a Japanese right-wing activist, about his philosophies and concerns about the movement's ties to organized crime.
Photos Allegedly Linking an Olympic Official to the Yakuza Keep Causing Him Problems
A member of Japan's Diet has called for an independent investigation into the vice chairman of the country's Olympic Committee and his alleged ties to organized crime.
Islamic State Killings Pit Japan's Right Against Left in Battle Over Pacifist Constitution
For nearly 70 years, Japan's constitution was understood to grant it the right of self-defense at home while forbidding military action overseas — but this could soon change.
Meet Homepoke, Toronto's Anonymous Stick 'n' Poke Iconoclast
Homepoke's one-time hobby is now something of a business, but he hasn't forgotten his anti-authoritarian roots.
This May Be the Most Dangerous — and Most Costly — Photo in Japan
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will cost at least $5 billion, much of it in the form of lucrative construction contracts. And a single photo threatens to freeze out a powerful crime syndicate.
PREMIERE: Metal Supercrew Corrections House Cover the Neil Young Classic "Cortez the Killer"
Members of Eyehategod, Neurosis, Yakuza and more have gathered for this non-album track. Here for the first time ever!
The Hangover News
This weekend, a nine-month-old boy was accused of attempted murder (and quickly bailed, because he's nine months old).
Japan's Biggest Organized Crime Syndicate Now Has Its Own Web Site and Theme Song
The Yamaguchi-gumi just launched a site that features a music video and strong anti-drug messaging. Will it work as a recruitment tool?
Japan Won't Let Filmmakers Use the Yakuza for Movie Plots Anymore
Media Works, a Japanese film production company, specializes in producing Yakuza movies, almost all of which are based on true events. Unfortunately for them, gang expulsion laws were passed two years ago in an effort to prevent Japanese entities from...
Uyoku Dantai: Japan's Growing Far-Right Movement
There are over 1,000 right-wing nationalist groups in Japan now, with over 100,000 total members. We caught up with Masaya Kudo, a right-wing activist and leader of his own group, Nihon-no-Kai.
Bruce Gilden Takes Street Photos Like You've Never Seen Before
Bruce Gilden is most famous for his New York street photography. These days, that term might conjure up the idea of plonkers with DSLRs taking photos of Supreme-clad youths posing on street corners. But Gilden's signature style of in-your-face street...
Ones and Zeros: Rebuilding Japan with Yakuza Bosses and Poo Burgers
_Hey, whatever it takes to get the Belugas to chill out_ h3. ONE: Naked female scientist tries to tame beluga wales in below freezing water ("Daily Mail":http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004042/Naked-female-scientist-tries-tame-beluga-whales...