Thursday, May 20, 2004

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Japan's mafia members seek 'respect'

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Japan's mafia members seek 'respect': "Japan's mafia members seek 'respect'

By Charles Bodsworth
BBC, Japan


Japan's mafia, the infamous yakuza, have a fearsome reputation both at home and abroad.

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Anyone wanting to leave the criminal fraternity in Japan not only must convince their gang bosses, but also overcome the suspicions of society at large. "