The Yakuza -

: The ritual of cutting off a finger joint as an apology for failure.

: Itinerant peddlers who sold illicit or low-quality goods. The Yakuza

: Unlike many gangs, they often have registered offices and business cards. Modern Business Operations : The ritual of cutting off a finger

: They adopted a strict "Oyabun-Kobun" (father-son) hierarchy. Cultural Identity and Rituals The Yakuza