Japan's UNDERWORLD Connection: The Middleman Between YAKUZA and POLITICS

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
  • Once a prisoner of war, Kodama Yoshio managed a meteoric rise to become the most powerful man in Japan. On his way to the top, he would team up with many influential figures, including the leaders of Yakuza clans, Japan's Mafia equivalent. Kodama went on to steer Japanese politics into a direction that the country still finds itself in to this day, with the creation of the LDP. He seemed untouchable, until a scandal damaged his reputation...
    You can also read the script for this video on my Wordpress page:
    anikihistory.wordpress.com
    This channel is not meant to glorify any political ideologies, it is merely a showcase of historic facts. I ask everyone in the comments to remain civil and respect others opinions and background.
    Constructive criticism is not only allowed, but welcome! ☺️
    #yakuza #history #japan
    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:30 - The Early Years
    05:43 - Money, Politics and the Yakuza
    09:15 - Kuromaku
    15:12 - The Anpo Protests
    20:04 - The Most Powerful Man In Japan

Комментарии • 51

  • @anikihistory
    @anikihistory  Год назад +59

    Fun Fact: The ANIKI you hear in this video was slightly annoyed! 🥲 When recording the voiceover for this video, I spoke into the microphone for a good 40 minutes, thinking i am recording the greatest voiceover of all time. Then, I noticed that I didn’t hit the record button. Whoops! 🙃

  • @Matixmer
    @Matixmer Год назад +6

    I don’t think „Youth Ideology Study Association“ sounds harmless in any way.

  • @NachtKaiser666
    @NachtKaiser666 Год назад +15

    I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel yesterday! I'm a huge fan of history with a deep interest in criminal organizations too.
    Really looking forward to next episodes! Thank you so much for these!

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +4

      We share a common interest then, it seems. Appreciate you taking your time to watch my content!

  • @mvieira13
    @mvieira13 Год назад +3

    Another great video. Found this channel by chance as a RUclips recommendation, I'm really glad I did, as I love everything Japan. The production value is amazing. This channel deserves more subscribers.

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +2

      Glad that the algorithm gods of RUclips put me into your recommendations! Thank you for watching, this channel is growing at a healthy pace thanks to people like you 🙏🏻

  • @giantred
    @giantred Год назад +3

    Just starting the video and I am already intrigued, well done :)

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Appreciate it 😁

  • @Brazilbroker1
    @Brazilbroker1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great work man! I'm really enjoying your content.

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you and thanks for tuning in 🙏🏻

  • @DionysianLovecraftian
    @DionysianLovecraftian Год назад +1

    Thank you for this informative video.

  • @dennisb.9240
    @dennisb.9240 Год назад +9

    Hello and greetings from Germany!
    I found your channel by chance a couple of days ago and immediately subscribed, as I'm a huge fan of the Yakuza/Like A Dragon series and to watch well researched videos about the real life organizations and their ties into politics and other aspects of life is really fascinating to learn about!
    I also researched some of the cults in this country, especially Aum Shinrikyo since they are a very infamous one and was shocked how many ties they had in the military and also some Government branches.
    So this is especially interesting to see!
    Keep up the good work, I'll share this channel with some of my friends in the future who love those kinds of documentaries as well!
    Have a very nice day!

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +8

      Aus genau demselben Grund (Like A Dragon) hab ich angefangen das Thema genauer zu recherchieren! Danke für den positiven Kommentar und danke fürs Teilen! Grüße aus Österreich 🇦🇹😁

    • @dennisb.9240
      @dennisb.9240 Год назад +6

      @@anikihistory Dankeschön für die Antwort!
      Ich wusste noch gar nicht, dass der Kanal von einem guten Nachbarn ist!😊
      Na da werden sich einige meiner Freunde aber auch sehr freuen, wenn sie Fragen stellen können oder einfach ein paar nette Worte da lassen können.
      Da habe ich wohl eine kleine Goldgrube gefunden!😁
      Schöne Grüße zurück aus Berlin!

    • @SigIntSpctr
      @SigIntSpctr Год назад +2

      @@anikihistory Jetzt macht auch die Wahl der Hintergrundmusik Sinn ;)

  • @baileyayyy5085
    @baileyayyy5085 11 месяцев назад +3

    please dont stop making these dude ur filing such an amazing niche

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  11 месяцев назад

      I won't stop until i run out of stuff to cover, which is hopefully never 🙏🏻

    • @baileyayyy5085
      @baileyayyy5085 11 месяцев назад

      @@anikihistory than ill keep up the likes and comments :)

  • @Jobe-13
    @Jobe-13 Год назад +4

    Very fascinating story. I appreciate the use of a Ghost In The Shell (1995) soundtrack.

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +4

      Good ear! My all-time favorite movie 🙏🏻

    • @Jobe-13
      @Jobe-13 Год назад +2

      @@anikihistory It’s a classic

  • @shanedjoy8954
    @shanedjoy8954 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another good vid!
    Could you look into how many Prime Ministers have had Body Art/YaKuZa affiliation..?
    (I hear that most PM's were YaKuZa)

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you!
      I'll look into it in the future, i think that will be a pretty long list of Prime Ministers 😁

    • @shanedjoy8954
      @shanedjoy8954 10 месяцев назад

      @@anikihistory for further Tattoo/horimono/Irezumi videos... Could you maybe look into whether YaKuZa families have their own "brand", say a Northern Family uses the Koi as its motiff, or a Southern Family uses a Hannya Noh Mask as it's motiff...
      Could be interesting.
      I know that guys like HoriYoshi3 decides on what tattoo you have. You can't just walk in and say "I want a dragon on my back", so there is at some level, even just the Tattoo Family, get to decide your tattoo.
      HoriYoshi3 will have tattoo apprentices in prisons to finish his works whilst people are sent away...

  • @AA-ok5jz
    @AA-ok5jz Месяц назад +2

    Many English-language sources, including wikipedia, refer to Yoshio Kodama as a yakuza, but Kodama is not a yakuza.

  • @dsnodgrass4843
    @dsnodgrass4843 3 месяца назад +1

    Very interesting, and handled very well. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • @king1203M
    @king1203M Месяц назад

    Wow, sehr interessanter und beeindruckender Content. Ich bin Deutschkloreaner. Diese Videos sind sehr interessant. Für den Look von Yoshi haben die Chinesen einen Begriff von dicke Lippen und gedrungener Blick. So ähnlich sehe ich auch aus. LOL war aber echt ein brutal mächtiger Typ. Gruss aus München

  • @jangelbrich7056
    @jangelbrich7056 Год назад +3

    Very Informative. Your excellent pronunciation of Japanese indicates that You are capable to understand/read that language. But what are the sources, or books, that You are referring to (besides the obvious Wikipedias with do not say much)? As this part of Japanese history is too often kept "nicely hidden" behind Jidaigeki, Mangas and Animes series ...

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your comment! Actually 95% of my information is based on a book called "Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld" by David E. Kaplan, i highlx recommend it! Actually, i should give a shoutout to that book in my next video 🤔

  • @mariomene2051
    @mariomene2051 9 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoyed

  • @yankeeinjapan8869
    @yankeeinjapan8869 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos so far man. I’m sure you’ve read Tokyo Underworld by Robert Whiting? If not I definitely recommend. That’s where I learned of Nick Zapetti. I heard long ago that there was triumvirate of the Yakuza, the government, and corporations but I never understood the connections. I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years and no one ever mentions Kodama. It’s almost as if the government doesn’t want this stuff talked about…nah, can’t be. I’ll just keep paying NHK fees and not think 😂

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  8 месяцев назад +2

      Absolutely! That's the book i used for my latest video, super fascinating stuff in there for sure 🔥
      Haha yeah I feel like the Japanese would rather not talk too much about negative stories regarding their past, Kodama being a perfect example. Never heard about the guy either before doing my research!

    • @yankeeinjapan8869
      @yankeeinjapan8869 8 месяцев назад

      @@anikihistory might also check out “Where is the Justice?” by Hiromasa Ezoe (more about corporate corruption) and “Imperial Conspiracy” by David Bergamini, though the latter is a bit dry.

  • @iiNgONYaMa
    @iiNgONYaMa Год назад +2

    Can you do specific clans and then transition into a modern look at Japan gang culture like the diamond gang and the western gangs. Also gangs in remote areas

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +1

      One of my next few videos will be about the Yamaguchi-gumi and Inagawa-kai, i'll definitely do profiles on specific clans more often before i transition into modern times 😁

  • @holijames82
    @holijames82 11 месяцев назад +1

    You and forgotten streets should colabs

  • @dees.daniel7
    @dees.daniel7 26 дней назад

    What music were you using at the beginning? The one with shamisen?

  • @jumpy.
    @jumpy. 9 месяцев назад +2

    Is that a song from Ghost in the Shell (1995) I hear?

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  9 месяцев назад +1

      That's some sharp ears you got there, you are correct! Easily my all-time favorite movie 😁

    • @jumpy.
      @jumpy. 9 месяцев назад

      @@anikihistory same! I love all things ghost in the shell. It's a pretty important song at an important scene in the movie, in my opinion.

  • @MAG1C-ez4de
    @MAG1C-ez4de 9 месяцев назад +2

    ghost in the shell movie background music??...

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  9 месяцев назад

      That's right! My fav movie 🔥

  • @mgomez839
    @mgomez839 Год назад +2

    I hope to one day have enough prestige so that my resignation would be the only way to quell nationwide protests lmao

  • @loois3431
    @loois3431 Год назад +1

    His story is known in some leftist circles, Marxists in particular but Aniki-sama dug really deep into his story, the most thorough take I've ever seen Aniki must have asked the Oyabun for the whole story :P

    • @anikihistory
      @anikihistory  Год назад +1

      Imagine if these guys were still available for interviews 👀

    • @loois3431
      @loois3431 Год назад +1

      @@anikihistory rich people (100+) live forever and they were Asian (add another 100) on top of that, they should still be around lol

    • @emersonpage5384
      @emersonpage5384 Месяц назад

      Do non-leftists not talk about the kuromaku like Kodama and Sasakawa? I had never heard of them in the West until I started looking into the Moon-Sasakawa-Kishi alliance, but I figured it might be better known in Japan

  • @user-nv2pc4bw5x
    @user-nv2pc4bw5x 10 месяцев назад

    black roof curtain
    yoshio kodama God father of God Father in japan

  • @LimbovitschHaim4Mir
    @LimbovitschHaim4Mir 3 месяца назад

    i always ask myself: "WHY GOOD GUYS CANNOT RUN THE HISTORY, WHY IT NEED TO BE THE OPPOSITE WAY...2