Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jake Adelstein, a pioneering investigative journalist and author known for his fearless reporting on Japan's Yakuza and human trafficking issues. Adelstein takes us through his life in Japan since the late '80s, revealing the cultural shifts he has witnessed and the political changes that have shaped the country. This episode delves into his experiences writing "Tokyo Vice," the challenges of confronting organized crime, and the unexpected allies and adversaries he encountered along the way. Discover the compelling narratives that have defined Adelstein's career and his unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth. The first ten subscribers to email sky@modernstoa.co will get a free copy of his newest book, Tokyo Noir! Follow Jake: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyovice/ X: https://x.com/jakeadelstein Book: Tokyo Noir https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?rh=p_66%3A9781761385841&field-isbn=9781761385841 Listen to the complete episodes of Sky King's Mental Playground, sign up at skmp.supercast.com Follow Sky on X Subscribe on YouTube Follow Sky on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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