Is Japan still a safe country to visit in 2024? Some friends of mine recently asked me if they need to be worried about Akirastyle biker gangs after seeing a news report about a spate of robberies in Tokyo. In this video, I take a deep dive into Japan’s bōsōzoku scene, from the history of this fascinating youth subculture to the modern gangs trying to keep it alive. If you enjoy this mini doc, please like and subscribe for more! Cheers!

00:00 Akira motorcycle gangs
00:34 What does bōsōzoku mean?
01:13 New motorbike gangs in Japan
02:51 Crime in Tokyo
04:40 Tokyo Chinese Dragon gang
05:59 Bōsōzoku fashion
07:43 The best Japanese biker movies
09:19 Akira is the greatest anime
10:06 Tokyo Black Emperor gang
11:49 Is Japan safe to visit?

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Breakify
Jaane Travel
Motorsports in Japan
JapanEasy
Samurai Fired From The Company

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