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NFPA 780 is the North American standard for lightning protection systems. It contains “Simplified Risk Assessment” calculations to determine if a lightning protection system is recommended for a specific building.
The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in Japan, known for their strict codes of conduct and ritualistic practices.
They use a patriarchal "oyabun-kobun" (father-child) relationship. Lower-ranking members ( kobun ) pledge absolute loyalty to their boss ( oyabun ). Key Rituals: yakuzza
Full-body tattoos that were historically a test of strength and a sign of being an outcast. The Yakuza are transnational crime syndicates originating in
The three largest groups as of 2025 are the Yamaguchi-gumi (the largest), Sumiyoshi-kai , and Inagawa-kai . Key Rituals: Full-body tattoos that were historically a
Their power is declining due to strict anti-gang laws passed in the 1990s and 2010s. Membership has dropped from a peak of over 180,000 in the 1960s to fewer than 10,000 active members today. 2. Video Game Guide: Yakuza / Like a Dragon
The ritual of cutting off a finger joint (usually the pinky) as an apology for a mistake.
The name comes from a losing hand in the card game Oicho-Kabu : 8 ( ya ), 9 ( ku ), and 3 ( sa ), which totals 20 and equals a score of zero—literally meaning "good for nothing".