Hi, my gf is writing her masters paper about criminal organisations in Japan, maniły about Yakuza and she needs to do an interview / survey from locals or other people living in Japan. I am currently in Osaka for vacation but finding people that are not tourists that speak english enough to do it right is harder than expected. I was wondering if some kind soul would be willing to meet or connect over Discord / Instagram / Messenger for a call and allow me to record the answers?
The questions are mostly about subjctive view about Yakuza for people living in Japan. I will post the questions below for transparency. The interview is annonymous.
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How old are you?
What city do you currently live in?
Employment status – Do you work? If yes then say what do you do for work
Education level – Are you currently studyjny? If so what are you studying?
* Do you agree to participate in this survey? Your responses will remain anonymous.
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What does the term “yakuza” make you think of?
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Where do you get your knowledge about the yakuza from (media, internet, films, social experiences)?
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Do you think that the activities of the yakuza are less visible today than in the past?
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Do you believe that the yakuza has changed its methods of operation in recent years?
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Is the yakuza currently perceived more as a criminal threat or rather as a marginal element of society?
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What forms of yakuza activity are the most well-known or visible today?
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Do you think the modern yakuza uses less open violence than in the past?
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Does yakuza activity affect the sense of security of Japanese residents?
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Can an average citizen of Japan encounter yakuza-related activities in everyday life?
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How do you assess the actions of the Japanese government toward the yakuza?
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Do traditional yakuza symbols (tattoos, rituals, code of honor) still have significance today?
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Are young people in Japan interested in joining the yakuza?
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In your opinion, what will yakuza activity look like in the future?
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