2011-09-07, 04:31 | Link #1821 |
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About the Yakuza, I think what sets them apart from a stereotypical gang in America, for example, is that they do a lot of good things upfront. I've watched Kamisama no Memochou, and they show that Yakuza groups can be asked to act as security for certain events, and as many have mentioned, they are closer to a college fraternity than a gang.
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2011-09-07, 09:00 | Link #1822 | |||
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2011-09-07, 14:05 | Link #1823 |
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I've always wondered what Yakuza think of their protrayals in films? Do they like their commonly portrayed "honour" and whatnot. How do they feel about also being commonly portrayed as ruthless villains?
It would also be interesting to know how triads feel about their treatment in Hong Kong Films. From what I heard, the Mafia are fans of western gangster films, like the Godfather or Goodfellas. |
2011-09-07, 17:36 | Link #1824 | |
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2011-09-07, 19:08 | Link #1825 |
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@MakubeX2
You have a point, but that "good side" appears to be interesting, since they are always seen as the stereotypical kind, beating up people and mutilating them to make a point. (I'm kinda tired of that side of the Yakuza.)
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2011-09-07, 19:44 | Link #1826 |
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I mean, if they're willing to do that, why object to being labelled a thug in the first place? Like I said in the last page, morons. There's some cool history behind the Yakuza, but anyone willing to risk their lives being involved with this nonsense needs their head examined by a revolving team of the best psychiatric staff available on the planet.
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2011-09-07, 20:27 | Link #1827 |
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Most Yakuza come from the poorest sectors of society, and from groups that are generally outcasts of Japanese society. For instance Burakumin make up something like 60-70% of the Yakuza while Japanese Koreans make up 10%. Likewise the Yakuza usually recruit from street gangs and what not. For the people who joined the Yakuza it probably presented them the best opportunity for a rich and prosperous life.
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2011-09-13, 23:07 | Link #1829 |
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Speaking of Koreans in Japan, when did most of them get there? And is it true that they and other minorities, like the burakumin, don't get much attention in the media? Why did many Koreans choose to stay in Japan instead of returning to Korea?
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2011-09-14, 05:19 | Link #1830 | |
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As for the reason for staying I believe there were many reasons based on political, economic and/or personal reasons which cannot be lumped into one swooping answer. As for burakumin, the story is a lot more complicated then the media reports which again cannot be compiled into a single general statement. That is all I can say. |
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2011-09-14, 10:08 | Link #1831 | |
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However, numbers can deceive, since almost all of the Zainichi Koreans starting from 1937 came through official recruitment to fill the labor gap after sending all those men to war. |
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2011-09-15, 01:51 | Link #1832 | |
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The guy who runs J-list.com blogs about his life in and out of Japan. He had some interesting comments and ideas about japanese pop culture, otaku, and fans I'll just excerpt what he wrote -
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2011-09-15, 03:53 | Link #1833 |
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I was under the impression that if you were a foriegner anime fan but didnt want to be treated like a Steve Urkel like parasite, you'd just say you were an "anime-mania"
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2011-09-15, 10:23 | Link #1834 | |
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2011-09-15, 22:04 | Link #1836 |
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From my experience, it's highly likely you'll meet Japanese people who'll poke fun at the stereotype that most people who are interested in Japan nowadays are otaku. This also means that admitting to anything like "being an otaku" is perfectly fine. At the same time however, they don't expect you to be the disgusting sort of otaku that most people have a negative view of (those that stay home all day long and lack social skills), so it's somewhat of a fine line to be walking on.
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2011-09-16, 01:27 | Link #1837 | |
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Decided this was more appropriate here given the location of the crime
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2011-09-16, 10:54 | Link #1838 | |
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2011-09-16, 17:51 | Link #1839 | |
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2011-09-21, 20:59 | Link #1840 |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15014228
Typhoon Roke rolling over Japan (think of all those anime with the ubiquitous typhoon episode), sadly this one is being deadly for some and a mess for those already dealing with the tsunami aftermath.
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