
by Jake Adelstein · POINTS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782757860816

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In this gripping work of non-fiction, American journalist Jake Adelstein recounts his immersive experience in Japanese society while working as a crime reporter for the prestigious Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper. Through a sharp and raw narrative style, the author details his investigation into organized crime, police corruption, and the dark underworld of the yakuza in Tokyo, offering an invaluable and rigorous account of contemporary Japanese criminal reality. The book explores themes such as human trafficking and the personal threats Adelstein faced while challenging powerful mafia figures, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand the social and criminal complexities of Japan from a privileged, firsthand perspective.
