farquah 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I have just had my first real encountert with the infamous Japanese Yakuza. About 3 months ago I rented some video`s (3) from a local small rental shop. At the saem time I also moved appartments and unfortunately put said videos in a box to be moved. 3 months later I have a "debt collection" agaency ringing up not only me but also the school I work in. They are asking for 10man yen in late fees. I called them up refusing to pay more than 3man, and after much arguments on the phone they settled on 6man???? Does this mean they haven`t got a leg to stand on legal in demanding the money?? Today I havve to go into the video shop to pay this money (again a bit strange as if its a debt collection place surely they will have an account I should pay into?) If it was down to me I would ignore it and say I have left the country but as they have got my school involved I have a lot of pressure on me from my employers (who have been very good) to oay the money. So today I will go to the shop and pay 3man, and see what they say, the videos I reckon are worth about 1man max and 2 man Gommenasaai money I think is more than appropriate for a genuine mistake. My school tells me that the men are definately Yaks and I HAVE to pay, so I will see what happens today. WATCH THIS SPACE!!! If there are no further postings then you know the Yakuza didn`t settle for my 3man!!!!! Anyone else had similar experiances?? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Don't dick about. Phone your local govt. office and ask to speak to their loan shark consultant. They should be able to tell you the maximum you might have to pay. Failing that, go to your local police box and ask them. Your school is f-ing stupid for not suggesting that course of action. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Don't pay, take some action. PS Was it good porn? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 **** the Yakuza. They are Japanese. What could they do. Make you do tea ceremony for 6 hours. That would be a torture way worse than death. But 10 mon. That's just stupid. For a few videos. Most places in other countries just charge you the cost of the movie. Why didn't they get a hold of you before letting it get so expensive. The obviously had your schools number. Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 About this time last year I had a run in with the local Yakuza who have an office near my house. I live near the beach so everyday i would go for a run, one day this young guy starts talking to me. Quite friendly, nothing strange. So as time passes we start talking more frequently, he had no job & would just jetski all day,(that is strange but he seemed harmless). Anyway he keeps inviting me to ride their jetski or have a beer, so as you do....! Then finally I got the priviledge of meeting his boss. Small guy, tattooed eyebrows, looked like he had been scalped at lest once. He starts chatting to me 'on the side'. Asking if I like drugs, do you want a job! All those role plays in English class came in handy- my best acting yet. I say I don't like needles & I don't understand what you are trying to say! Being polite of course! He tries to explain but gives up after a few more- wakarimasen! Gomenasai! He actually said sorry & shook my hand! At this stage I got my arse home asap & laid low for a week or so!!! After all they were quite polite, a little scary- maybe they saw me as a way to tap into a new market. Thanks but no thanks. Anyway- don't pay, take the other guys advice, get some help! Link to post Share on other sites
DrMabuse 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Are there girly yakuza? (And do they have perms as well?) Or are they just "the girls of the yakuza dudes"? Link to post Share on other sites
stripper on coke 0 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 DrMabuse, Quote: Are there girly yakuza? (And do they have perms as well?) Or are they just "the girls of the yakuza dudes"? YES, there are girls in the Yakuza, however, they are fvckin' expensive (and not so good either, I'm told..... ) farquah, listen to Ocean, go to the koban near the video shop Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Get some help quietly. sakebomb - "tattooed eyebrows" - nice! What did he have up there? Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 He just had blue eyebrows tattoed on his brow (He must shave or pluck his eyebrows) . Kinda like 2 leeches! Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Sounds lovely Link to post Share on other sites
wendy-cake 0 Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 We have a hilarious group of yakuza types near where I live. Their fashions and love of themselves is always good for a laugh. Link to post Share on other sites
maoriboy 0 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 yeah whats up with those cartoon character jackets they wear??....at least the ones in Narita do. Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 10 man yen doesn't sound like a "brush", more like a wallop. Link to post Share on other sites
magikcow 0 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 rental videos have a cost of 16,800yen i believe Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 16,800yen? What for exactly? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 You probably have to pay for the copyright. Normal house hold videos are cheap because they are for private use. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 a-ha Link to post Share on other sites
Worm 0 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 farquah - still alive? Link to post Share on other sites
maoriboy 0 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 yeah I drank with him on Friday night and he was very much alive.....probably didnt feel like it on Sunday though after a big nite out. Link to post Share on other sites
kutsurogi 0 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hey I want to know the next chapter Link to post Share on other sites
SHAG 0 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Is it true that many pachinko places are owned by yakuza? Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbird2 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 So I heard. Theres a few closing down recently round here - perhaps pachinko is losing some of its popularity? Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I have a daily brush with yakuza, there is a elderly gent in my Apt blg with a cute shizu dog that he takes for walk, apparently he is ex Yakuza. You wouldnt know it because he so kind and friendly and old! pleasant old chap. Unrelated story - My old roomie a while back spoke Korean and she had a Korean friend, who turned out to be the beautiful wife a Yakuza boss. I came home one day when the woman was hanging out with my roomie in my apartment, her bodyguard was sitting outside in the car waiting and looking mean. Kind of freaky. Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Interesteing there is a yakuza dude in my building who also has a korean wife. she's kind of young and he's an old prick. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 There are alot of Korean Yak. All the Yak that I have had dealings with have always been really nice and friendly. Just don't ever get into a situation where you get to see the bad side! Link to post Share on other sites
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