The Earliest History of the Yakuza
In this episode host Meghan Sullivan explores the misty beginnings of Japan’s notorious crime syndicate, which may go as far back as 900 years.
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Guess what? My first academic presentation ever is now available to the public! Called “How the Underworld Helps the Gaming World,” it’s all about how developers can use the Greek Underworld to build an engaging video game from characters to levels, monsters to NPCs. If you enjoyed this video, let me know! ^_^
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