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Yakuza
Japanese syndicate led by the Kasen siblings that hires Claude after he leaves the Leones.
- Leader
Asuka Kasen- Color
- Red
- Members
- 3
- Allies
- 1
- Enemies
- 5
Overview
The Yakuza are a Japanese crime syndicate in Grand Theft Auto III, led by the Kasen siblings. They hire Claude after he leaves the Leones and are never hostile to him.
Members carry pistols and Uzis and drive red Yakuza Stingers. Their base is Kenji's Casino in Torrington.
History
The Yakuza control much of Staunton Island's gambling and protection rackets. They bribe police officers like Ray Machowski and fight the Colombian Cartel for control.
Territory
Torrington and Fort Staunton, Staunton Island.
Leadership and members
- Asuka Kasen: co-leader.
- Kenji Kasen: co-leader and casino owner.
- Kanbu: senior member.
Role in the story
Claude works for Asuka and Kenji on Staunton Island, killing Salvatore, wiping out surveillance teams, and attacking the Cartel and Yardies. When Kenji is killed with a Cartel car, the Yakuza go to war with the Cartel. Asuka is killed in Ransom.
Their relationship with Claude is unusual: although he secretly kills Kenji for Donald Love, the Yakuza never learn the truth and remain friendly to the end.
Relations with other gangs
The Yakuza are enemies of the Colombian Cartel, the Uptown Yardies and the Leone family.
Appearance
Yakuza members wear dark blue or dark red suits and keep Uzis and pistols close.
Front companies 2
- Asuka Kasen's Condo Show on map
- Kenji's Casino Show on map
Hostility
Never hostile to Claude
Activities
Gambling; Counterfeiting; Human Slavery
Leader 2
Members 3
Allies 1
Allied characters 3
Enemies 5
Vehicles 1
Weapons 5
Missions 8
On the map
Yakuza: questions and answers
What is Yakuza based on?
Yakuza is based on the Yamaguchi-Gumi Yakuza.
Who leads Yakuza in GTA III?
Yakuza is led by Asuka Kasen.
Where is the territory of Yakuza in GTA III?
Torrington and Fort Staunton, Staunton Island