A punch perm is a type of men's hairstyle with a short, tight, curly perm. Although the punch perm hairstyle was first popularized...
Not finishing one's meal is not considered impolite in Japan, but rather is taken as a signal to the host that one does not wish to be served another helping. Conversely, finishing one's meal completely, especially the rice, indicates that one is satisfied and therefore does not wish to ...
After the assassination of Tokyo's Governor by Yakuza members, the CIA bureau chief (William Atherton) for Tokyo puts out a call to an agent (Steven Seagal) that had been raised in Japan and trained by ex-Yakuza. Using his former ties, he quickly determines that a war is brewing between...
In Japan, body ink is strongly associated with the organized crime syndicate, theyakuza, so tattoos are forbidden in most onsens. While onsens that cater to tourists may be more lenient, those with small tattoos that are easily concealed should purchase a bandage or tattoo cover ...
Also, it's generally considered rude to wear shoes inside a traditional Japanese home or a temple. Casual clothing is common in Japan outside of Tokyo’s business district. Shorts, jeans, and camisoles are perfectly fine to wear as long as you don’t plan on attending religious sites. ...
A Japanese Yakuza gangsterâs deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, California where he is taken in by his little brother and his brotherâs gang. This is the first English film by Takeshi Kitano. ...
When Japanese organized crime imbeds itself within LA, the police turn to one man to take down the deadly Yakuza -- ,Joe Marshall, aka "The Samurai." With his fearless swagger and rock hard jaw, The Samurai tears a two-fisted hole through the mob and doesn't stop until the job is ...
Yakuza Weapon (2011) More like this >> After four years overseas, Shozo returns to Japan to avenge his yakuza boss who was assassinated by his own treacherous top man, Kurawaki. The resulting battle leaves both men severely injured, and Shozo awakens in a mysterious medical facility to find...
Conman in Tokyo (2000) More like this >> Jersey is a popular gambler in Mongkok. One day, he takes a trip to Japan with her girlfriend, Nancy, they come to Chinese resaurant. Suddenly, a gang of Japanese triads comes in and starts a fight. Just at the moment when he is in dange...
— Sega’s Yakuza/Like a Dragon series has been around almost as long as CoD, but while it’s huge in Japan, it’s more of a cult favorite in the West. The latest chapter,Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, picks up the story of Kazuma Kiryu, who ...