Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia, were the first to set up soup kitchens for the victims.

还是日本的黑社会社团首先为灾民提供流动厨房。

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Yakuza swooped in, even using a helicopter, and provided disaster relief while the authorities were dillydallying around.

暴力团迅速开展救援行动，向灾区提供救灾物资，甚至动用了直升飞机。

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Yakuza have for centuries used extensive tattoos as a sign of belonging to any group, as well as to identify its position in the group.

几个世纪以来，日本雅库扎用大面积纹身象征所在的帮派，也象征其在帮派内的地位。

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Many bars and restaurants still prefer the yakuza to the police for handling troublesome customers.

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