Kazuo Taoka
Kazuo Taoka (田岡 一雄, Taoka Kazuo, March 28, 1913 – July 23, 1981) was one of the most prominent yakuza godfathers.
Kazuo Taoka | |
|---|---|
From left to right, Mitsuru Ono, Kazuo Taoka, Kōji Tsuruta. 1952. | |
| Born | March 28, 1913 |
| Died | July 23, 1981 (aged 68) |
| Spouse |
Fumiko Taoka (m. 1944–1981) |
| Relatives | Kitarō (son-in-law) |
Known as the "Godfather of Godfathers" and "The Japanese Godfather", Taoka was third kumicho of the Yamaguchi-gumi, Japan's largest yakuza organization, from 1946 to 1981.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.