One of the newest members of the Georgian Legion in Ukraine is a former Yakuza. Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc?
Newest member of the Georgian Legion in Ukraine..
One of the newest members of the Georgian Legion in Ukraine is a former Yakuza. Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc?
Also here's a longer video of him.
Twitter?
Yep here's the Twitter link: https://twitter.com/georgian_legion/status/1630697782876020736
>censored necklace
I wonder what it is
Also an old FN MAG in that footage, nice.
Ye that confused me too. Cant be any "banned" symbol since the Ukrainians don't really care about that.
Could be a swastika. Common symbol in Buddhism, very bad connotations in the west
>Also an old FN MAG in that footage, nice.
Swedish-built Ksp58b. Easily recognizable by the factory-applied the green paint.
Is that one of those "crook" AK stocks?
Based Patches
songs a banger, good luck finding it i guess
Song used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYRs3sySdAk
Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoC3EU_H2tc
ah fuck its a meme and im old.
>IJA veterans post on PrepHole
>its a meme and im old
So the Yakuza is getting a few more toys next month, right?
As far as I know, the Yakuza are/were pretty powerful in japan and well-engaged in politics up to the highest ranks. If they want rifles they could probably get them anyways.
According to recent trends it's mostly a were, thanks to a combination of government intervention and getting their shit pushed in by Chinese triads and Vietnamese gangs, their situation has been pretty dire for like the past 5 years or so and it hasn't shown signs of improvement so far either.
can you elaborate or post somewhere where i can read about that?
im interested in this
Basically there has been increased competition from the Chinese who are taking over the higher tier stuff, think businesses, restaurants and the financial sector while the Yakuza's lower tier, think petty crime, has been getting increased competition from Vietnamese gangs and in Tokyo, Nigerians as well. The Japanese government has also started a serious crackdown on the Yakuza in 2010 which was backed by the new Yakuza exclusion laws which aimed to criminalize any and all connections with the Yakuza, there was some initial skepticism about the law but it basically stopped all new Yakuza expansion as they could no longer work through associates and it also provided a way for police to catch and try just about anyone in the Yakuza even if the case against them relies on second hand evidence.
I'll also throw you some stuff to read.
Short summary:
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/japan-rise-and-fall-of-the-yakuza/
Some elaboration on the new laws that were introduced:
https://www.dw.com/en/ranks-of-japans-once-feared-yakuza-shrink-as-new-laws-weak-economy-hit-home/a-62807886
Some historical clashes between the Chinese and the Yakuza including recent and past incidents:
https://theconversation.com/yakuza-battle-chinese-gangs-for-control-of-japans-criminal-underworld-197718
Short article about the various ethnic groups competing with the Yakuza and the Vietnamese for the rough and dirty side of the market
https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/upwardly-mobile-vietnamese-crime-groups-being-supplanted-by-new-arrivals
And if you have the time for some deeper reading on the topic, this is a pretty solid essay that gives you the whole picture, albeit with more of a focus on the pre-90s era:
https://alanrawcliffe.medium.com/the-collapse-of-the-yakuza-44c79400bf53
VICE also made a fairly entertaining video on the topic which you can check out here:
Damn, that's kinda sad. I always thought the Yakuza were pretty cool compared to other criminal organisations. I guess that's because I don't live in Japan.
they are probably scumbags, but better the devil you know
They're a plague on society but there's of course, a lot of romanticism around them, not too disimilar from how people used to view the Italian mafia. I imagine the Japs aren't thrilled about foreigners partially taking over either.
It certainly seems like it's going that way, just how big of a problem these replacements will be and how the government deals with them remains to be seen. Personally I think the anti-Yakuza legislation had too much tunnel vision with an overt focus on the Yakuza, these gangs aren't all newcomers to Japan, they're filling in a vacuum left by the Yakuza for which the government is primarily responsible for.
I don't know much about them but there's a growing Nigerian community in Japan and in the past 10-15 years the Yakuza and other gangs have been employing them in notable numbers. In recent years there has been talk of some sort of "Nigerian mafia", a loose network established between various Nigerian club and bar owners i don't know whether or not that is even real or just imagined media hype. They seem to be a phenomenon mostly restricted to Tokyo, especially it's notorious entertainment district, kabukicho, where their presence is easily noticeable.
Expelling foreign crime is as simple as expelling anyone who is not Japanese.
t. foreigner in Japan that would help them do it
open borders for japan
moron
Die
I was under the impression that it's nigh impossible for foreigners to own property in Japan and that it's also very difficult to obtain citizenship. How are Chinese, Viet, or Nigerian gangsters managing to run legitimate fronts to cover their criminal activities and launder their yen?
>nigh impossible for foreigners to own property in Japan and that it's also very difficult to obtain citizenship
And you're right, the Chinese and Viets tend to be native to Japan as both are rather large and well established communities that have been in modern Japan for well over a century at this point. These communities also have their own gangs that had some history in the country even pre-2010, most have been active before and are merely rising to the occasion brought about by the weakening of the Yakuza, sometimes they also have overseas contacts that help facilitate business, this is especially true for the Chinese.
The Nigerians are a different case, they have a rather small (almost 3000 people) but concentrated community living almost exclusively in Tokyo, most of them having come there or being the descendants of those who came to Japan as workers during the past 40~50 years. During the past 10 years there has also been some loosening for granting Japanese work visas to foreigners which probably contributes to their numbers as well.
This Tokyo Reporter article is a bit old now but it has some details related to your questions about the Nigerians in particular:
https://www.tokyoreporter.com/japan-news/tabloid/nigerian-mafia-running-wild-in-kabukicho/
>Marriage to a Japanese national is a key element to the crimes. The tabloid claims that African men prefer chubby women — for whom finding a partner in Japan can be difficult — and target that body type for marriage and the acquisition of a spousal visa.
>After that, African men are able to engage in a “department store of crimes,” says freelance writer Taizo Ebina.
Really, they should all be forcefully deported, as Nigerians contribute nothing to Japan's economic development.
>I was under the impression that it's nigh impossible for foreigners to own property in Japan
It's not hard at all. I own a house in Japan. If you have the money, there are no restrictions.
It goes without saying, but money solves all of these petty issues like discrimination and laws, which are only a problem for poor people.
t. above-signed foreigner that hates other foreigners in Japan
There are no laws closing off land or building ownership to foreigners. You think I had to be rich? Because I'm not.
Yes, Corporal Mendez. Compared to a Nigerian woman who cannot read in any language and has 4 babies hanging off of her teats, you are rich.
You were talking about laws and how money helps people get around them.
Tell me the law that restricted me from buying property and how I used money to get around it.
The legal hurdles for poor foreigners in Japan begin with the government’s policies. Japan has some of the strictest residential requirements of any nation, with foreigners needing to meet certain criteria to be eligible for home ownership. These include having a valid visa, a steady source of income, and the ability to prove that the purchased property will be used as a primary residence. This strict criteria makes it difficult for poor foreigners to obtain a loan, as they are typically unable to meet the requirements.
In addition to the legal hurdles, poor foreigners in Japan also face discrimination and prejudice when attempting to buy a home. Despite the government’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, there remains a stigma associated with foreigners in Japan, particularly those who are poor. This prejudice often leads to landlords and realtors refusing to rent or sell to them, or quoting inflated prices. It is not uncommon for foreigners to be asked to pay higher deposits or higher rent than their Japanese counterparts.
However, financial affluency can mitigate some of these issues. Rich foreigners in Japan are often able to secure financing for home purchases more easily, as they are more likely to meet the stringent requirements set by banks. They are also more likely to be able to negotiate better deals with landlords and real estate agents, as they are seen as more financially secure and less of a risk.
Why do you write like ChatGPT?
I am sorry Corporal Mendez, but that is not a counter-argument.
we're in a post-anon internet. everyone's a spook, everyone's a russian bot, everyone's a neural network, everyone's a dog. in a way, you're more free than you've ever been.
>with foreigners needing to meet certain criteria to be eligible for home ownership
False. You don't need to be a resident to buy property. Where did you get this idea?
>ability to prove that the purchased property will be used as a primary residence.
Again, not a prerequisite to buying property.
>difficult for poor foreigners to obtain a loan
Poor people can't buy houses in any developed countries nowadays. You want banks to write loans to people who can't pay them off.
>poor foreigners in Japan also face discrimination and prejudice when attempting to buy a home. Despite the government’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, there remains a stigma associated with foreigners in Japan, particularly those who are poor.
Whining about stigma is not an argument.
>This prejudice often leads to landlords and realtors refusing to rent or sell to them, or quoting inflated prices. It is not uncommon for foreigners to be asked to pay higher deposits or higher rent than their Japanese counterparts.
That's the racist landlords loss.
>However, financial affluency can mitigate some of these issues. Rich foreigners in Japan are often able to secure financing for home purchases more easily, as they are more likely to meet the stringent requirements set by banks. They are also more likely to be able to negotiate better deals with landlords and real estate agents, as they are seen as more financially secure and less of a risk.
Has nothing whatsoever to do with the law. Rich people have it easier. Wow.
Go ahead, call me a Hispanic marine again. It won't make it true.
>Rich people have it easier.
Yes.
Why are you angrily replying to an AI-generated response?
>growing Nigerian community in Japan
I fucking hate how morons ruin every place they inhabit
So, Japan’s government exchanged Yakuza for multinational gangs?
More like they started to sprout due to so many foreigners working/living in Japan while also filling the vacuum.
What makes this war søy?
The people that support Ukraine.
thanks
if the japanese goverment doesn't chase after the other gangs like they do after the yakuza, they are peak retarded
Great so now the Japanese have a bunch of chink gangs in their country. They were probably better off with the Yakuza "in control"
>Nigerians
Wut?
The Japanese cops also never really care about needing evidence. Think they can keep you locked up for a month or four without reason.
>The Japanese cops also never really care about needing evidence.
Yeah they do. Their whole job is trying to convince prosecutors to take on the case. Prosecutors won't touch most cases unless if they're sure it's a slam dunk. That's why the "99% conviction rate!" that redditors and other assorted idiots talk about is true, but misleading. Nothing goes to court without being a complete lock. That's why they focus so much on confessions.
>Think they can keep you locked up for a month or four without reason.
No, they need a reason. They need to have grounds for arrest, and after 10 days they need to get a charge or have a prosecutor appeal for maximum extension of 23 days. and extensions of arrest period need to go through the courts. People can and do get released from custody after the cops fail to persuade the prosecutors.
sounds like a reasonable way to operate if that's reality and not just your outside take on it.
better than sitting in a cell for a year waiting on your speedy trial, while they squeeze your nuts for a plea deal.
No matter how high up they are I don't think they can get their hands on AT weaponry or explosives.
They absolutely can get explosives. There have been tons of Yakuza-related bombings and grenade attacks, particularly in Fukuoka.
Still cringe though.
This may be a false equivalent but I remember Swedish biker gangs simply breaking into ammo storages and stealing RPG's during their little civil war
Yakuza is down to some old men in tattoos with little influence and stature compared to decades ago.
This. Whenever I see jap weapons busts, They have makeshift, African tier shit. Jamal in the hood, could get better gear.
Yakuza is hold by government by noose, they are making sure that Chinese/Korean/Nigerian (yes fucking Nigerian gangs) won't spread out in Japan, which makes fucking sense honestly for Japanese Gov to hold hand on these guys.
Yet Japanese Government is making a fucking hilarious play with them.
Here's example of 30 police officers "raiding" Yamaguchi Gumi place for holding some amount of illegal Viagra. They are screaming to open doors.
Here as well.
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yakuze has been on the decline, but even at their height they would keep their guns to pistols typically - there just aren't many in japan and bringing out any gun, especially a rifle, is a GIGANTIC escalation in a society that's mostly no-guns.
holy shit
honor beheading of vatmorons when?
kino pic
>Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc?
No. This guy is a liability and it reflects poorly on the Georgian legion that they would let him in. He speaks only Japanese, has no combat experience, is middle-aged, and clearly has anti-social tendencies that make him more likely to harm his compatriots than help.
>This guy is a liability and it reflects poorly on the Georgian legion
Tbh it reflects poorly on Japanese volunteers as well. Most are ex-JSDF, not ex-yakuza
The Georgian Legion asked last month for a japanese speaking sniper introducer. Now I have the answer why, they open up a unit for the weebs. Also two weeks ago there was talk about the creating of a Polish Legion and a German Unit
The Ukrainian symbol with the Japanese tattoos is just pure aesthetics
This
Normally not a fan of big tattoos but this one looks fucking cool
>Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc
No. Although being familiar with some form of violence (like a boxer or MMA guy) can help being a criminal is mostly a negative modifier due to selfish tendencies and low trust.
>former Yakuza
Not such thing. This guy is a larper, probably former JSDF or something.
Yakuza
>Not such thing. This guy is a larper, probably former JSDF or something.
You don't know what you're talking about. Most of them leave the life at some point. They call it "washing your feet" (足を洗う). If you're in good standing, pay off any debts, have a good reason to leave, and can be trusted not to narc, you can leave.
Plenty of people have left the yakuza
>Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc
I could imagine that he has seen some shit. Maybe that helps him to stay mentally healthy while being on the front.
Ukraine starts to remind me of the african bush wars during the cold war. it attracts all sorts of mercenary types, disenfranchised dudes looking for a heroic adventure, criminals and former soldiers looking to relive their adrenaline highs.
russia spend years trying to demoralize westerners only for them to join up with the various ukie foreign forces instead of wagner (mostly). kind of funny
I think so too. There are even entire battalions/brigades being formed made up of volunteers from one country. I think so far there's a Georgian one, a Belarusian one and a Polish one.
Putin invades Ukraine to reestablish Russia's bully status in Europe, but it's such a clusterfuck you have everyone around the world lining up to take a swing at Russia while they can.
>Georgian Legion in Ukraine is a former Yakuza
a japanese mafia man, selling himself and advertising himself while in some war at the other side of the world he cannot possibly understand. "Former" yakuza... did he sign his resignation?
>"Former" yakuza... did he sign his resignation?
Look
>did he sign his resignation?
Yes he did, after his exit interview he signed a NDA at the local office.
This isn't a joke, they have public offices.
no
>former Yakuza
He'll kill ya five times before ya hit the ground!
>Be private conscipavitch
>freezing inna trench late at night
>hear this sound coming from the Ukrainian trenches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMw2it8dQY&ab_channel=tofu
What do?
get out your butter knife and die an honorable death
>look ma, our side also recruits criminals and gangbangers!
wow very nice, not at all retarded
>Criminals die fighting Vaniks.
I see this as an absolute win.
Like a cringier vidya version of the original
Fitting for this söy war
Imagine being some vatnig in Ukraine and you see pic related coming at you
i don't really like tattoos but i think that shit is really slick. like you'd never know unless they showed you.
Goddamn, when RGG called it the Majima Everywhere system, they really did mean "everywhere."
>Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc?
The Yakuza only do white collar crimes and intimidation. Some sandal wearing Filipino pirate has more combat experience than Yakuza
If you watch his interview, he has been relegated to guarding a gate.
why are japs so bad at war
No combat experience.
Unlike mass corruption and nepotism, a lack of experience is easily solved through training and fighting.
They are pretty good at killing ruddians
can it stop 9mm
if the wind is right.
moron 99% of war is drudgery and boredome.
>Dig the fucking fighting position
>Guard the fucking checkpoint
>Watch the fucking field
>Dig some fucking more
WOO GO DAWGS
>Do "professional" criminals have any edge over normal civies when it comes to military training/tactics etc?
Sometimes. I’m reminded of the story of Monk Eastman. Enlisting in 1917 at the age of 42, most of Eastman’s fellow recruits, being half his age, jokingly referred to him as pappy or grandpa. This stopped when it became apparent that he could outrun most of them followed by him nearly tearing the target dummy in two during bayonet practice.
Eatman’s response to the army medical board asking where exactly he got all of his injuries, including two gunshot wounds:
>"Oh! A lot of little wars around New York."
This has more to do with a life roughly lived doing more to prepare one for the deprivation and struggle of military life than any advantage of criminality. Someone who’s family struggled to put food on the table and a roof over their head is going to be appreciative of three hots and a cot. Someone who’s had to do manual labor from a young age is going to be in better shape. Someone who’s faced gunfire before is less likely to panic.
A downside can be antisocial tendencies and bad habits that can be corrosive to discipline and teamwork.
>Georgian legion
>Is japanese
The hell?
>Ghost of Tsushima fighting the mongol invasion
First the thread about the Japanese ambassador saying there's no room for neutrality, then the Yazuka immediately jumps in to fight for Ukraine
zisters.... I don't feel so good.