The foundations of the Yakuza trace back to the Edo period (1603–1868). They emerged primarily from two distinct groups: the Tekiya and the Bakuto.
: They adopted a strict "Oyabun-Kobun" (father-son) hierarchy. Cultural Identity and Rituals The Yakuza
: Members can no longer open bank accounts, sign leases, or get insurance. The foundations of the Yakuza trace back to