: As they are pushed out of the "gray zone," many are turning to petty crime or cyber-fraud to survive.
: Numbers have dropped from 180,000 in the 1960s to fewer than 25,000 today. The Future of the Syndicate The Yakuza
In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Yakuza transitioned from street crime to high-level white-collar activity. : As they are pushed out of the
The Yakuza are defined by a complex code of conduct and visual symbols that distinguish them from common criminals. The Yakuza
: Itinerant peddlers who sold illicit or low-quality goods.