Uncovering the Underbelly of Japan: Jake Adelstein’s Tokyo Detective
31 March 2023 |
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Jake Adelstein, the author of Tokyo Vice and the creator of its television series, has released a new book that delves deeper into his experiences in Japan. Tokyo Detective follows Adelstein's life as a private detective in the country, investigating the mafia who have evolved into legitimate businessmen.
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