The Last Yakuza
Life and Death in the Japanese Underworld
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- Pages
- 416 pages
- Reading time
- 15 hours
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Makoto Saigo, a half-American, half-Japanese young man, struggles to achieve his dream of becoming a rock star in small-town Japan. After his aspirations falter, he joins the yakuza, where he must navigate a dangerous world defined by loyalty and violence. Known as Tsunami, Saigo discovers that differing philosophies within the organization can lead to deadly consequences, and one misstep could cost him dearly. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of life in organized crime.
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The Last Yakuza, Jake Adelstein
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Last Yakuza
- Subtitle
- Life and Death in the Japanese Underworld
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jake Adelstein
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications Pty Ltd
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781957363578
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history, Biographies and Thoughts, Journalism, True crime
- Description
- Makoto Saigo, a half-American, half-Japanese young man, struggles to achieve his dream of becoming a rock star in small-town Japan. After his aspirations falter, he joins the yakuza, where he must navigate a dangerous world defined by loyalty and violence. Known as Tsunami, Saigo discovers that differing philosophies within the organization can lead to deadly consequences, and one misstep could cost him dearly. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of life in organized crime.