Following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011 , the Yakuza sent hundreds of trucks filled with food , water , blankets , and sanitary accessories to aid the people in the affected areas of the natural disaster . CNN México said that although the Yakuza operates through extortion and other violent methods , they " moved swiftly and quietly to provide aid to those most in need . " Such actions by the Yakuza are a result of their knowing of what it is like to " fend for yourself , " without any government aid or community support , because they are also considered " outcasts " and " dropouts from society " . In addition , the Yakuza 's code of honor ( '' ninkyo '' ) reportedly values justice and duty above anything else , and forbids allowing others to suffer
Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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