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that the Yakuza, Japan s crime organisations, have been involved in disaster relief efforts after major events like 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, often distributing supplies more efficiently than official channels. They are also known to open their offices as emergency shelters for the displaced.

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Fun Fact: that the Yakuza, Japan’s crime organisations, have been involved in disaster relief efforts after major events like 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, often distributing supplies more efficiently than official channels. They are also known to open their offices as emergency shelters for the displaced.

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