Yakuza Takes Me To The Hostess Club In Japan (
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The Yakuza: one of the most well-known criminal groups in the world. Unlike other mafias and gangs, the Yakuza were known for doing their business with honor - no matter how illicit those business activities might be.
I had the opportunity to meet an ex-Yakuza boss in Fukuoka, and I knew I couldn't pass this up. Yuyama-san was a Yakuza for 15 years, and although he had left the life a decade ago, he had plenty of information to share. He was also going to take me to one of Japan's strangest cultural staples: the hostess club. There would be much to learn on this evening.
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are you still alive man? yakuza dont kill you?
No worries brother do what you gotta do. We got your back. Keep making great content.
well done on the advertisement choice, I think this is the first time I have genuinely been interested in a sponsor. Very cool .
I think you got very lucky to not lose any fingers after this karaoke! lol
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No fancy camera work, no fancy editing, just a guy with a camera exploring a country and getting face to face with people, absolutely brilliant
@@aaronnoone8541 I was about to reply but you said it perfectly
The best youtuber
Straight up!!!!
@@aaronnoone8541 Anyone can be a polyglot but not everyone is willing to immerse themselves in the culture, which I can honestly tell you makes a language much easier to study. English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese here working on French, but while in Mexico I became fluent 100x faster than I would have back home.
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Kind of the same style... Kind off :)
The girl saying “how are you?” to show off her English too was adorable 🤣 you know she was holding that in the whole time the other girl was talking
I am fine, thank you. And you?
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I found the interaction between former Yakuza & "the fan" VERY interesting. It was almost as if he feared for his life letting go of the Yakuza hand too quickly. The way he also bowed several times in a way I haven't seen other Japanese men or women do to others as well... that bit said a lot. I was actually blown away by the respect & fear level of "the fan". I've never seen that kind of interaction in the United States between two people. That's saying something and yeah, I'm FROM NYC myself.
Yes. Totally not a plant for the camera. Who knows? I jest
Yeah I also doubt that man to be just a fan, probably he said that to avoid exposing the other person's relation with him.
@@Nellielle007 But yuyuma was just passing by the streets, and he came from the back how can he have fear from him? i mean he bowed hard and couldnt let go of his hand. after all we wont know aand speculating can be wrong too.
Like a made man with his don
I'm from Japan I've seen that multiple times. He respects and fears at the same time
Very interesting an nostalgic for me. I was in Japan, Osaka, in the sixties and went to places like this. I was in the US Navy but as a musician, I had a blast. Rock and Roll was quite new there and we formed a band and were a hit wherever we went. Always had club to play in. The best part was that the owners of the clubs took us to there homes and fed us amazing food. The cultural experience was wonderful. I found the Japanese to be very friendly. 😊
Been In the Airforce almost 10 years now doing contracting in Japan. So far it has been quite the adventure in these few months I’ve been here. I have 4 years to go. I want plenty of exciting stories like this 🫡 thanks for your service
Awesome story
Japanese are very friendly…on the surface. It is very hard to form meaningful, deep friendships with them however. And their distaste of foreigners is still there, simmering just below their every interaction. Such a shame, because I love the geography, culture, food, language, and people.
that must have been an amazing time.
@@ccox4669”honne and tatamae” they will never treat you as one of them, still with that being said they have amazing hospitality
Sabbatical: What was your hobby back then?
This dude: I was a sex machine 🤣☠
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I think this might have been mistranslated, because the guy was very serious when talking about this.
The guy must be a guaranteed orgasm-machine.
@@zoltanb1221 He was very serious about being a sex machine.
@@zoltanb1221 I don’t think so. I just think they are more open about sexual stuff in Japan than in the United States. Like it’s not a shameful/embarrassing topic as much as it is for Americans.
At first I thought you were a youtuber specialised in Japan because your japanese is quite good. Then I noticed you are actually going around the world and also speak swahili, spanish and other.
Wow! As another polyglot and traveller who speaks some languages in common with you, to some varying levels of fluency, I have massive respect for you.
In one episode in Africa, he was conversing with a taxi driver (who had studied in China) in Mandarin.
I noticed he was also reading the lyrics aloud during the karaoke session.
So he also knows how read Japanese characters. Don't know which characters they were using though, looks like simplified kanji?
@@AudieHolland Just above every kanji character, you can see hiragana characters to help with pronunciation. Because many kanjis pronounce differently depending on the context (some as many as 6 or 7), so can be very confusing for non-Japanese.
@@CycOp To add to your point, for those who dont know, those “helper” kana are called furigana, usually found around beginner Japanese textbooks or elementary school level literature
@@harmonicposting ah yes, the furigana. Forgot about this, it’s been almost 20 years since I last visited Japan. I remember many application forms have furigana section just above the name section for those with rare names or with Kanjis that can be easily confused. This is also useful for those names Chinese characters that Japanese have difficulty pronouncing.
Nice video, I’ve lived in Japan for 27 years. Many of those years was working for the Yakuza. When I say working, I don’t mean in the ( gangster ) sense. They have many legitimate businesses. One time, I took one of them to OZ. He was wearing a very thin shirt so all his tattoos were visible. I had to vouch for him at customs. If you come to Japan for a holiday, don’t be afraid of the Yakuza. They have nothing against you, and will never hurt you if you are not involved in their business. In fact, they will prefer your friendship, as the locals tend to dislike them.
I live in Osaka.
They’re tons of guys that are like him who are shells of their former selves. There’s one costumer who comes in at a bar I work in Dotonbori who was a former oyabun until he was sent to jail for 12 years and when he returned he said most of his friends and subordinates were borderline homeless. He explained that due to certain laws and regulations anyone who was and is in the yakuza can’t even get a phone line service or open a bank account.
Also that includes finding a home which leads to several other issues that raise their chances of committing a crime out of desperation for survival both physically and socially.
I can’t say anything bad about the guy but he is very polite and surprisingly generous. But if you’re around when he’s hammered you’re gonna see several sides of him both outrageously funny and equally intimidating.
Why not live in poor villages and small towns then? They are rejected by society in big cities who do not want that kind of gang culture back in. Desperation is not an excuse to commit crime.
Thanks for sharing
Exactly; Yokohama here and I didn't buy it. For us that speak fluent Japanese he was just a local local with a frontal tattoo. I owned a few bars in Roppongi back in the bubble days and tossed these clowns out like bags of spoiled rice. I got a laugh about the flower sales or the photo on the wall crap that they used to peddle; the only part of this video that was accurate. Yakuza are dead in Japan; its over. The young Jiyagiya "speculators" are way ahead of them now.
True
Many Yakuza formers are homeless, mental issue after many years in prison
How does this guy just show up and speak Japanese fluently enough to understand and carry entire conversations?????????????? He said he started learning last month? If that's the case, that's insane.
Watch his video on how to learn a language fast. You don’t need to be very fluent to carry a. Conversation, but it’s a proven strategy. Experience and talent helps.
CIA agent
Hes not
He's far from fluent. It seems as though he prepares himself with questions and vocabulary before hand, and just translates whatever he might not understand in the post production sibtitles. I can tell, because im fluent in japanese and when he went to the bar with the other hostesses, they all slowed down extremely to talk to him in baby Japanese and even translated to english for him.
But he's got the right idea. Langiage is all about heart, as long as he keeps going out there and pushes himself he will get better and better until he gains conversational fluency.
he said he knew a bit before, he just really went at it for the month prior to visiting. I wouldn't even say he is really conversationally fluent. but he knows enough to piece together what people say.
@@Moemuntz which video because I want learn
Him missing the finger really sold the whole video. What an insight!!! Great video overall!!! Thank you
he seems like a good dude who’s very passionate about telling u the history. can only imagine what life has been like thru his eyes, what he’s lived.
The hostess in the red dress did a really good job, I didn’t even know she was a hostess until she changed. She came across as very normal, which is good .
After visiting Japan and watching videos like this, I think it is very hard to read Japanese women. Their body language is very confusing. It’s like the polar opposite of Latin American women.
That was the lady they ate with before I think, same earrings
hostess in red seem very cold
Yeah either she's really really really good at her job, or she wanted the d. I honestly couldn't tell, but I have a feeling she would've been down for anything with white guy. But then he might have had to be killed as well.
@@AIKnowYou she’s a sex worker bro
I had a collegue whose uncle did a academical research on Yakuza. They went to Japan and met with them. They did party with Yakuza. The went to night clubs and sushi bars. When there was a metal detector in a night club they shut it down when they came. And when Yakuza sent a car with dark windows to pick them up at their hotel the staff realized they weren't ordinary tourists.
“That man, he’s either gonna show up in a suit or track shirt. I bet money on it”. Dude shows up wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. That’s why I love this channel. Hey Tommy, from one long islander to another, I appreciate the New Yorkness that you bring to your adventures. BTW, I’m planning a trip to S. Korea next year and I would love to see you do some Korea videos to help me prepare.
But the shades what the cherry on top honestly
Being Asian /Chinese and raised around Asian gangsters I can tell you how authentic of a gangster/mobster he is. He looks exactly like one of my uncles. The way he Caries himself reminds me so much of my older relatives.
There's no way you separate the Asian and Chinese lmao
@@user-wp7qodon’t get it twisted. I know what you’re trying to say but i said it for the folks who don’t understand that Chinese, Japanese, Korean etc are all Asian.
@@ehoa1984 so basically by putting a Chinese there automatically a Asian? Ara you saying All asian are CHINESE? Lol
Really good, like how you just dive into the language and try and as a result the conversations just sound very real and genuine. .
Mans really taking his joy of Final Fantasy 7 to the next level, he’s already been to Sector 7 😭🇯🇵
amazing reference
🤣🤣
Good one😂
"Everyone is like an Anime character that you pay to talk to." - Sabbatical 2022
Bruh😂
😂😂😂😂what a way to end the Video
It sums up Japan in a nutshell, it's people are like NPC's.
THAT might be the future EVERYwhere ...
@@color-head1696 I think all Western countries for sure, however certain eastern countries have still kept their traditional values and practices.
Tommy, I think you were with a yakuza boss, not just a retired yakuza، this is amazing. Congratulations bro 👍everyone wishes to try this in Japan. You were really lucky
He is retired from the Yakuza he was the #2 in his organization at 1 point
Everyone wishing to try this is just a dumb gaijin who think mafia is a bunch of funny dudes
Thanks so much for your videos on this topic! I am doing research on the Yakuza and this has been extremely helpful!
As a Japanese myself, this is a very gaijin way of showing Japan to gaijin.
The Japanese themselves in the video are not being very straight with him at all.
They are what we Japanese call omotenashi or just being nice because he is a guest / foreigner.
Regarding the yakuza part, many parts are true but many are how do I say, telling him what his audience want to hear and believe from games and other foreigners. In other words, they are doing the saving FACE play with him.
yes sir
Do you think they had fun that night? Or were they quite bored?
@@Philbyyyy I don't think fun. If anything they were mostly trying to make him happy while keeping their guard up.
@@ryukyusun i think it is admirable to try and "save face" in front of foreigners. It shows you care about the way other nations perceive your people and your culture. Europeans could use a little bit of your "omotenashi", even if its a bit fake.
I guess it's all about the balance, finding the golden middle.
FOR BREAKING THE LAWWWW
Wonderful, just wonderful. You are a good Man, please keep bringing us such interesting experiences. I have a spinal injury and do not travel anymore. It's good to see people being their selves. Life is an adventure, it's an honor to share in the richness of the life others have known. Am so glad your Friend ("Yakuza") accommodated you in such a great way.
Just found your channel. Nice and laid back, good conversations, a genuine curiosity for exploring, and no fluff. Very refreshing!
You can tell this guy was somebody with Yakuza. He carries himself completely different than the average Japanese. He walks like a soldier or cop. That meeting withe other Japanese male was interesting.
Sunglasses at night, that's the tough guy M.O. 😎 . Hammer and knife, nah it didn't hurt. He definitely had a different body language than the typical Japanese man.
Interesting how he still behaves like yakuza even after he left. Tommy should’ve asked why he left.
See his fingers, its get cut
@@rzadigi maybe yakuza's power become dim (he's mentioned when somebody come to shake hand with him
) so you dont need to become yakuza again to control the business
did the missing pinky give it away yet 🙄🙄🙄
He's not a former member he's still current based off of the individual who came up to him and showed him respect. He also showed you respect because you were with him.
Absolutely amazingly video. So simple and natural interactions with people. PLZ dont ever change your format style
Yeah it's very good, down to earth.
This is absolutely my new favorite channel. Dude is living my dream!
I always skip sponsor sections, but I’m actually very interested in yours! I’ll give them a go. Thanks
This was honestly one of my favorite videos you've done. That was AWESOME. That was an awesome experience. I love what you do man.
I watched a docu-series about different organized crime groups and he was in it for the Yakuza. This guy is awesome! Thanks for doing this and sharing thing side of Japan
this kind of vlogging feels very personal, love it
What I appreciate most about your vids, is that you always invest enough of your time to be able to have a decent conversation with the people, even Japanese, which structure is so very different in every way to indo-european languages... It seems you can even read the kanjis... wow, is the only word that comes to mind!
One of your best, Tommy. Thank you for your insights and intelligent honesty. You always ask the questions on my mind. Your ability to fit in yet stay true to yourself is a phenomenal ability. Great stuff. Keep it up.
Your curiosity is inspiring mate, keep exploring!
Dude... I can't stop watching your videos. Not sure what it is, but it works. There is some magic tension in there that you create with your audience. An unexpected journey.
Hostess lady at the end looks at tommy and says I'll text you ! Lmao love it. This is one my favorite videos of yours!
Yes she did, Happy time for him that is why he was n thehurrywraping the video :)
Shiiii them girls weren't into that guy unless he paying out.
Gary M well spotted, I had to watch that part again.
The hostesses always follow-up with texts to encourage repeat business, it's standard
this is normal for hostesses - they do it to entice the customer back to spend more money.
Top class content. Fair play, this channel takes some beating.
this is by far one of my fav channels no fancy editing just raw footage .
How do you not have 1 million subscribers Tommy? Your videos are 10/10. You are educating people on how to travel and earn respect through being a humble gentlemen, good on you Tommy.
Truth he should hit million dubs and more likes. Tommy's vloggs different fun nd educating.
He uploads infrequently. He’ll do a batch and then go away for a bit. It’s bad for the algorithm
It’s only a matter of time. His videos are slowly getting more and more attention.
Imagine the adventures this man could go on with the financial support of a 2 million subscriber channel 😂
I think he needs an external mic..senheizer would be great
ikr? he's been around for quite awhile and travels to places many wouldn't dare. should have like 10m subs by now.
As a linguist you are able to travel to every corner of the world. You are brave, venturing to places most tourists will not go. Extending friendship with a Yakuza through Instagram? Amazing. Yuyama-san is so cool. Thank you.
I live in Fukuoka. #Nakasu isn’t dangerous 95% of the time, not that I go there at night. But I did see a guy threatening someone with a baseball bat in my street once.
I'll be honest, that's one of the only ad segments I haven't skipped through. You did it well. And as annoying as ads can be, I'm happy to see them here, it means the channel is growing, and you definitely deserve the subscribers.
This video got me hooked, I didn't even notice it's already 4 in the morning lmao. Awesome and interesting content, bro!
This is one of the best travel channels on TH-cam! Thanks Tommy for delivering no-nonsense, no-narcissism, well-researched and interesting videos. Consider me a new subscriber!
Never stop exploring East-Asia please. I want you to vlog in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan. Thanks, love your work.
Def more Asia to come
@@SabbaticalTommy Philippines
Hahahahaaa, don't stop! I dint get enuf of my own home in uganda
... china...? we want sabbatical ALIVE
pls sabbatical, philippines!! thanks!!
I love your videos. Never would've thought to experience a night out with a Yakuza boss, thanks for sharing.
I could tell you was kind of nervous lol I would be too. Even though he's not in the Yakuza anymore you could tell he by his demeanor he still carries himself a certain way. Great video man I'm subscribing.
"he still carries himself a certain way" = "Yakuza"
Japan sure seems like an interesting place to visit!
And weird too
@@The_Red19 In a good way though
@@no_rules_today6131 also in a bad way trust me i have seen alot of things living here
@@Mr-WesleySnipzzz What kind of bad things? I just got back after spending 5 weeks there but didn't really see any bad things except for a drunk guy getting beat up in Kabukicho.
He did not tell you that all the gangs must be registered with the cops to do business.. so that is why Yakuza call it "strict now"/
Man. I am loving the Japan videos. I'm so fascinated by their culture.
Also. That ramen looked freaking delicious. So jealous
Wow. It's my first time really watching your videos. You use such a simple style. But it goes over very smoothly with your personality and the tone you use when speaking. You don't put on some cringe persona like many vloggers/youtubers. It feels very authentic, while still being received as very professional. You don't see this every day. I love it.
Very nice. Keep it up. Subbed.
This is so interesting. I like the meeting and communicating. neither are super good at the others language but they make it work to understand each other.
So glad I discovered your channel. You have a knack for interacting with people. I spent two years in Japan many years ago, 1971-73. Sasebo to be exact. Fond memories.
How was the Japanese back then good sir? Were you a sex machine too? 😂
@@NotGilmore At 19 years old you bet I was. LOL
it is very very different now ig, geez that is a very long time ago. yakuza were probably active at that time too, i wish i lived there at that time.
Once he showed his tattoos and said he got them removed around his wrist I immediately believed him so much more. Such a awesome experience for you and thanks for sharing!
look at his fingers.
True, I assumed he was a bosuzuka or just a street tout who maybe worked his way up a bit, but with the pinky tip gone and as it seems, another finger tip as well, I'm guessing he did work up a bit higher than I originally imagined.
he the boss that place, and then he quit yakuza, mybe he want to change his life from gang stuf to be kind. look he good person, and look he will protect if anything gone wrong
Don't they cut off the finger tip as a peace offering to the boss when leaving?
You can easily tell this guy's the real deal, look how confident and relaxed he is, he's a top g
This is so wild. I am a fan of this guy's adventures. Subscribed.
I really love your vlogs, you're very informative about Japan and other countries i like your side talks
You had an awesome night in Japan meeting the locals! You vibe with people so easily I envy that. Love your channel bro!
This is what I needed tonight. Love your videos man.
Thanks for the ground news link
Thank you so much for sharing your experience it was very interesting to see.
Yooo this guy is on another level. Great content. This was like an episode of abroad in Japan without all the theatrics. 👏 👏 👏
25:50 Thank goodness Tommy makes his money as a TH-camr and not as a Karaoke singer.
I really like the videos you did in Japan. It reminds me of my time there. Only less Yakuza offcourse and I wasn' t running around with a recording camera all the time. I did write down everything that happened on a diary.
Funny that you are mentioned the Yakuza video games. Right now I play them and stumbled across the Host Club thing. So I was courious and ended up here. Wired that this (the clubs) are a real thing. Youre video was good to learn about it.
Absolutely loving these videos Tommy, as someone who is also learning Japanese it’s very encouraging to see you at least be able to converse in such a short time. Much love ❤
Most amazing documentary vlog in Japan ever."Compliance". That one word sums it up all.
Simply brilliant !
I live in Fukuoka for almost 3 years and I have to say you are such lucky guy to meet a Yakuza these days. Most of them are pretty hired into Japanese society, and dont like to show up or even appear on videos. Thanks for showing Nakasu area and this cool places, its nice that you can easily interact with locals, only Fukuoka city has this vibe. @Sabbatical
Your so good with learning new languages! Love your content.... Inspires me to travel.
Was Hyped for this post ahhhh lets goo!!
very rare insight, much appreciated & you being able to speak Japanese so well definitely increased immersion for everyone involved. Glad the ex-boss was cool and decided to do this as well.
Very interesting and enjoyable to watch, thank you.
best POV-TRAVEL youtuber atm! love it. just want to travel to japan
I love this raw footage. Awesome video
Wow one of your greatest most interesting episodes.thankyou for bringing us with !!!! Nothing like this in iowa, usa
I started replayin yakuza because of you🤣 and now this video is out... amazing!
Ayyyyye im playing Yakuza 0 right now lol
Games are too damn good and very addicting
@@magicbufo4277 I played sleeping dogs before yakuza so I couldn't really connect because of fighting style which is too good in sleeping dogs.
That Yuyama guy is so many Yakuza videos here on YT, dude is cool. Got his life back together after doing time and getting out of the mob, good for him.
Love how your vlogs focuses on Real Life. Great Stuff!
Love u bro never stop your passion❤🇬🇧
Tommy,ma man the traveling commando.
Love your work 💖
Bless up 🙏
Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW Australia
I will actually check out Ground news after watching your video. Thank you
Woohoo you've done a sponsorship, good for you Tommy!
Good luck, and keep these vids coming please, your my fav traveler, along with bald and bankrupt and Harold baldr,
Loving it, your awesome ol' Tommy boy!
I was waiting for you next video amigo! Awesome! Just finished work and now I'm going to enjoy something to eat while I watch your new adventure. Saludos! 😃
fascinating stuff as always. lookin sharp too!
Very interesting . Thanks to the Yakuza Boss for taking the time and answering his questions. Really cool.
The Gentleman nice is enough to take Tommy around is a straight killer (meaning killer instinct, knows what your thinking or what you may do 5 moves ahead), the respect he demands and his demeanor, and he just stopped being Yakuza like “yeah I’m not doing that anymore” Rock Star!
Bro it's always a pleasure watching your videos,always learning some great stuff,WOW thanks for sharing.. Blessings from Jah..🙏🇯🇲🇨🇦
your linguistic ability is amazing man long time sub! Japan's on my list to see
Your work is legit! I love the vlog style you’re using. Subbed, and loved!
I am your big fan.i watched your all videos didn't miss any. I like how you explains things. And it's so easy to understand the content no extra drama take love from Bangladesh
This man's storytelling in humble and respectful way while showing the culture of local people and interacting with them, it's fascinatingly great.
I like this, just walking around showing the place and telling some facts, chill, this is nice
It took hours watching his videos. Simple vlog but beautiful content.
your japan vlogs are by far the most interesting of all the videos you have ever posted; for me at least. the japanese people carry some sort of mystery on them for some reason which i, as a foreigner, find hard to decipher. they are very non expressive people, their faces are hardened and introverted. however when it comes to actually speaking to them, then this changes gradually.
17:33 LMAO
This was so cool. Love your videos Tommy!
Great video. Love to Japan from UK
Your video was very interesting...thanks for sharing your knowledge😊
So cool you can actually speak Japanese and connect with the people makes your travelling videos 10 times better then others who just travel and explore
tommy you are the coolest guy on youtube thank you for your channel
my eyes were glued on Nozomi-chan the whole time. not gonna lie. xD still, awesome videos there's this certain 'umph' from the rawness of the video. with that, you just got yourself a new subscriber!
First video I've ever seen by you and it's also the first time I've ever liked a video based off of an ad!!!! 👍🏼
Came across a couple of your videos for the first time. I am completely fascinated and my interest was held the from start to finish. Became a fan and subscribed because you seem to come from a place of care and respect. Not to mention, there aren't flashy cuts and you're not out here doing the most. You are genuinely interested in the culture and the cities you visit. Going to delve into your videos of countries in Africa soon. Thank you so much for sharing and stay safe! 😊💙🖤✨
Totally worth it some of those videos I swear, and Brazil, and Jamaica. So many awesome videos, some kinda dark but so educational... just superb.
The Africa ones were the ones that caught me well worth a look
@@drevil3606 100% agreed, amazing work all around. Argentina is another great one.