Yakuzza Review

Their power is declining due to strict anti-gang laws passed in the 1990s and 2010s. Membership has dropped from a peak of over 180,000 in the 1960s to fewer than 10,000 active members today. 2. Video Game Guide: Yakuza / Like a Dragon

The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in Japan, known for their strict codes of conduct and ritualistic practices. yakuzza

The three largest groups as of 2025 are the Yamaguchi-gumi (the largest), Sumiyoshi-kai , and Inagawa-kai . Their power is declining due to strict anti-gang

The name comes from a losing hand in the card game Oicho-Kabu : 8 ( ya ), 9 ( ku ), and 3 ( sa ), which totals 20 and equals a score of zero—literally meaning "good for nothing". 9 ( ku )