CLEAN: Japanese mobsters in dumps in recession

The video explores the transformation of the Ukusa, a Japanese mafia group, from traditional crime activities to significant players in the stock market. Once known for their iconic tattoos and severed fingers, the Ukusa have become influential in Japan's economy, even publishing self-help books for members transitioning to finance. However, the organization faces challenges, including downsizing and a loss of traditional values like the samurai code. The video highlights the modern perception of the Yakuza as financial manipulators akin to 'Goldman Sachs with guns' and discusses the potential cultural and economic implications of these changes.

What is one of the traditional symbols associated with the Yakuza?

• Severed fingers

• Golden rings

• Dragon tattoos

• Samurai swords

How did the Yakuza adapt to changes in profitability of their traditional activities?

• By investing in real estate

• By entering the stock market

• By expanding into Europe

• By forming alliances with other mafias

What modern financial institution is the Yakuza compared to in the video?

• Goldman Sachs

• Morgan Stanley

• JP Morgan

• Deutsche Bank

What type of books have the Yakuza published for their members?

• Cookbooks

• Self-help books

• Biographies

• Travel guides

What traditional code do the Yakuza's old guard wish to return to?

• Merchant code

• Warrior code

• Samurai code

• Ninja code