The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in Japan, known for their strict codes of conduct and ritualistic practices.
The name comes from a losing hand in the card game Oicho-Kabu : 8 ( ya ), 9 ( ku ), and 3 ( sa ), which totals 20 and equals a score of zero—literally meaning "good for nothing". yakuzza
They use a patriarchal "oyabun-kobun" (father-child) relationship. Lower-ranking members ( kobun ) pledge absolute loyalty to their boss ( oyabun ). Key Rituals: The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in