[KuranUSA]

The Yakuza,from what I've studied,read,learned,watched,etc. Operate on a code similar to the italian or american gangesters that operated in the prohibition era. That is,a strict code of honor and a sense of family. Unlike modern gangsters, unless it was absoloutley nessescary,you did not harm innocent people. You did not betray your family,or your associates.You work for the betterment of your community.(Interesting note,did you know that when unemployment in chicago hit 50% during that era,Al capone opened more soup kitchens and homeless shelters than the goverment?) You do not get high on your own supply.And so on. The Yakuza has managed to keep up this tradition to a much stronger degree than their counterparts in other countries. There is still a degree of tradition and honor,which also extends to new members. I would not think that nationality of a potential recruit would be as important as family ties or the individual's sense of duty.

Short answer: Probably not,because unfortunatley,a good portion of the rest of the world dosen't put any stock in honor or ethics anymore.
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