Erasing physical reminders of gang life in Japan

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 8 years ago
In Japan, decreasing numbers in criminal gangs or "Yakuza" are prompting former members to reintegrate into society. Prosthetic clinics are helping by covering up physical reminders of their criminal past.
Scott Heidler reports from Tokyo.

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