Yakuza Hierarchy

Characters

Types of Yakuza Members:

• Kumichō (): The leader of a yakuza group, often referred to as the "godfather."
• Fuku-honbucho (): The second-in-command, responsible for overseeing daily operations.
• Wakagashira (): A high-ranking member, often responsible for recruiting and training new members.
• Kumi-in (): A middle-ranking member, responsible for overseeing a specific group or territory.
• Shateigashira (): A low-ranking member, often responsible for carrying out tasks and errands.

Notable Yakuza Characters:

• Harukichi Yamaguchi: Known as the "godfather of Japanese organized crime," Yamaguchi was a powerful and influential yakuza leader.
• Kakuji Inagawa: A prominent yakuza leader, Inagawa was known for his involvement in organized crime and political corruption.
• Noboru Yamaguchi: A high-ranking yakuza member, Yamaguchi was involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and extortion.

Yakuza Ranks and Titles:

• Kyodai (): A term used to refer to fellow yakuza members, similar to "brother" or "comrade."
• Oyabun (): A term used to refer to a senior yakuza member, similar to "father" or "mentor."
• Kobun (): A term used to refer to a junior yakuza member, similar to "son" or "protégé."

Yakuza Code of Conduct:

• Jingi (): A code of honor and loyalty that guides yakuza behavior and decision-making.
• Giri (): A sense of duty and obligation to one's yakuza group and fellow members.
• Ninjō (): A sense of human emotion and compassion, often in conflict with the harsh realities of yakuza life.

Yakuza Hierarchy

• Kumichō: the leader of a yakuza group, referred to as the "godfather"
• Fuku-honbucho: the second-in-command, responsible for daily operations
• Wakagashira: a high-ranking member, often responsible for recruiting and training new members
• Kumi-in: a middle-ranking member, responsible for overseeing a specific group or territory
• Shateigashira: a low-ranking member, often responsible for carrying out tasks and errands

Notable Yakuza Members

• Harukichi Yamaguchi: known as the "godfather of Japanese organized crime"
• Kakuji Inagawa: a prominent yakuza leader involved in organized crime and political corruption
• Noboru Yamaguchi: a high-ranking yakuza member involved in drug trafficking and extortion

Yakuza Ranks and Titles

• Kyodai: a term used to refer to fellow yakuza members, similar to "brother" or "comrade"
• Oyabun: a term used to refer to a senior yakuza member, similar to "father" or "mentor"
• Kobun: a term used to refer to a junior yakuza member, similar to "son" or "protégé"

Yakuza Code of Conduct

• Jingi: a code of honor and loyalty that guides yakuza behavior and decision-making
• Giri: a sense of duty and obligation to one's yakuza group and fellow members
• Ninjō: a sense of human emotion and compassion, often in conflict with the harsh realities of yakuza life

A quiz about the different types of yakuza members, including their roles and responsibilities. Learn about the kumichō, fuku-honbucho, wakagashira, kumi-in, and shateigashira in the Japanese mafia.