The roots of the yakuza run so deep, we can never get rid of them, so cops are encouraged to maintain peace among the different gangs.
So far, it seems like everything I’ve touched, I’ve screwed up. But giving up and going home is not an option.[to Samantha]
No reason not to write the story now.[Jake Adelstein]There is the version you have lived. And there is the version you will write.[Hiroto Katagiri]
Lie down with dogs, rise up with fleas.
I’m not sure if you’re completely insane or the most dedicated reporter I’ve ever worked with.[to Jake]
I want the name of your source.[Lynn Oberfeld]What is it with you law enforcement types not understanding the meaning of the word “confidential”?[Jake Adelstein]
I don’t think not knowing is really part of our job description.
Don’t be stupid. I’ll have to remember that.[to Samantha]
Cynicism is lazy.
All being done with one thing means is that you haven’t started the next one yet.
A word of advice in your time of mourning. Grief can make us act rashly. You should resist those impulses.[to Hayama]
A man without enemies is no man at all.
