Japan's Yakuza are some of the most dangerous and feared criminals on the planet, known for a disturbing level of commitment and honor. Just do some research on yubitsume to see what we mean.

The ritual, known as ‘yubitsume’ is a way for members to ‘pay’ for committing offenses to the Yakuza, such as taking drugs, getting in fights or stealing.

Shigeru Takei, who asked ABC News not to use his real name, had to undergo yubitsume four times during his 20 years in the yakuza. The first time, ...

In a ritual known as “yubitsume,” Yakuza members must axe the little finger to pay for serious offenses. The left pinkie is usually the first to go. As a result, ...

Yubitsume, which means “finger shortening”, is a ritual in Japan’s underworld whereby a yakuza amputates a part of their little finger to express a sincere apology for a transgression.

Yakuza mobster 'cut off his own FINGER and then tried to claim treatment for it on Japan's healthcare service' By SHANNON MCGUIGAN. Published: 07:11 EDT, 12 October 2024 | Updated: 07:13 EDT, 12 ...

According to The Japan Times, Masahiro Nouchi, a 58-year-old criminal heavyweight in the crime syndicate’s Kodokai faction, allegedly cut off his own finger in a yubitsume ritual — a rather ...

City of Gifu resident Masahiro Nouchi, 58, a high-ranking member of the Yamaguchi-gumi crime syndicate’s Kodokai faction, allegedly cut off his own finger in a yubitsume ritual.