Membership of Japan's yakuza criminal underworld hit a new low of 18,800 in 2024 after years of decline, falling below the 20,000 mark for the first time, police data showed on Thursday.

Visual elements reinforce Akaza’s symbolism. His body is covered in tattoos reminiscent of irezumi, traditional Japanese body art historically associated with crime and hardship. In Edo-period Japan, ...

Akaza’s irezumi visually conveys his entrapment in cycles of suffering, reinforcing his contrast with Rengoku’s liberating flames. The battle between Rengoku and Akaza is more than a fight ...

Akaza’s irezumi visually conveys his entrapment in cycles of suffering, reinforcing his contrast with Rengoku’s liberating flames. A battle about human struggles The battle between Rengoku and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most ...

d3sign / Getty Images A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the most common ways to save for retirement due to its tax advantages. These accounts are also commonly used ...

What Is a Traditional IRA? A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is a retirement savings account that lets you invest pre-tax income to save for retirement. The key feature of this ...