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that the Japanese Yakuza engage in a unique form of extortion known as sōkaiya. Instead of forcing small businesses into protection rackets, the Yakuza harass the stockholders of larger corporations.

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Fun Fact: that the Japanese Yakuza engage in a unique form of extortion known as sōkaiya. Instead of forcing small businesses into protection rackets, the Yakuza harass the stockholders of larger corporations.

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