Matsuba-kai, Yakuza syndicate in Japan
The Matsuba-kai is a notorious yakuza group based in Tokyo.
Formed in 1919, it is one of the oldest yakuza groups in Japan.
Yakuza have a complex place in Japanese culture, seen as both criminals and sometimes as protectors of traditional values.
Visitors to Japan may notice the presence of yakuza in entertainment districts.
Matsuba-kai's emblem represents a pine tree, a symbol with many meanings in Japanese culture.
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