Junko Furuta
03/20/24 • 20 min
In this episode, you'll hear one of the most disturbing stories in recent history, as we travel to Japan.
A country famous for its polite and respectful culture, but in 1988, it was also the scene of a case of shocking violence. A case of culture shifting depravity and brutality.
We'll hear about an entire community of families and law enforcement officials who turned their backs on a helpless teenage girl, out of fear of the deadly organised crime syndicate, known far and wide, as the Yakuza.
For support, visit this website to find the helplines for your country.
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In this episode, you'll hear one of the most disturbing stories in recent history, as we travel to Japan.
A country famous for its polite and respectful culture, but in 1988, it was also the scene of a case of shocking violence. A case of culture shifting depravity and brutality.
We'll hear about an entire community of families and law enforcement officials who turned their backs on a helpless teenage girl, out of fear of the deadly organised crime syndicate, known far and wide, as the Yakuza.
For support, visit this website to find the helplines for your country.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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