Episode 3
The history of the Japanese mafia may be murky but to Jake Adelstein's surprise, they seem to operate in broad daylight, and their reach goes deep into the economy.
Crime reporter Jake Adelstein begins to uncover the history of the Japanese mafia. He is amazed at how they seem to operate in broad daylight, and that their activities affect a broad range of businesses in the modern Japanese economy.
Jack Klaff reads this revealing memoir by Jake Adelstein.
Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall Productions for BBC Radio 4.
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Wed 28 Jul 201009:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 29 Jul 201000:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 3 Jun 201514:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 4 Jun 201502:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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