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Originally Posted by Pachipro
...There is no need to worry about Yakuza targeting you for money, or any foreigner for that matter, at all. They usually stay to themselves and do not get involved in the affairs of foreigners at all. Foreigners are not of interest to Yakuza unless you do something to disrupt their business somehow like starting a fight in one of their bars or refusing to pay for hostess services, etc. How do I know this? Because my oldest and best Japanese friend of 34 years is a member.
"Chinpira", young yakuza in training or yakuza wannabes, are another matter. They are usually young, in their late teens or early 20's and can usually be spotted by their slicked or "punch perm" hair, toothpicks, sunglasses, shiny shoes and dark suits with no ties. These people can be trouble to anyone as they want to make a name for themselves. If you encounter these types just keep going and do not confront them. However, you will probably not encounter this type as you are Asian and they will assume you are Japanese.
I was confronted by three of them one day while walking with my Japanese fiancee. Luckily 3 older yakuza came out of a bar and stopped it before it got bad. In 30 years, that was my only confrontation. And that was 25 years ago!
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Thanks for the very helpful information you provided...i will remember all your words of wisdom when i visit Japan in the near future...
