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Book Synopsis: A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organized crime from an American investigative journalist who "pulls the curtain back on ... [an] element of Japanese society that few Westerners ever see" (San Francisco Examiner). Now a Max Original Series on HBO Max Jake Adelstein is the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police Press Club, where for twelve years he covered the dark side of Japan: extortion, murder, human trafficking, fiscal corruption, and of course, the yakuza. But when his final scoop exposed a scandal that reverberated all the way from the neon soaked streets of Tokyo to the polished Halls of the FBI and resulted in a death threat for him and his family, Adelstein decided to step down. Then, he fought back. In Tokyo Vice he delivers an unprecedented look at Japanese culture and searing memoir about his rise from cub reporter to seasoned journalist with a price on his head.
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Step into the gripping world of Japanese organized crime and the underbelly of society with Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan. This true-life tale, penned by renowned investigative journalist Jake Adelstein, takes you on a thrilling journey through the dark side of Japan that few Westerners have ever witnessed.
As an American journalist, Adelstein found himself granted exclusive access to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Press Club, immersing himself in the gritty world of extortion, murder, human trafficking, and fiscal corruption. In Tokyo Vice, he pulls back the curtain on the secretive and dangerous yakuza, providing readers with a captivating insight into their operations and influence.
But it was Adelstein's final scoop that changed everything. By exposing a scandal that reached the highest levels of power, he put himself and his family in the crosshairs of danger. Threatened with death, he made the brave decision to step down from his position. However, that was only the beginning.
With Tokyo Vice, Adelstein takes you on a heart-pounding journey as he fights back against those who targeted him. This searing memoir chronicles his rise from a cub reporter to a seasoned journalist with a price on his head. You'll witness his struggles, triumphs, and the tenacity it took to confront the powerful forces that sought to silence him.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that sheds light on Japanese culture and unveils the hidden truths of a captivating society. Experience the captivating journey of Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan and gain a firsthand understanding of a world known only to a select few.
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