yubitsume
Yubitsume is a Japanese ritualistic act of self-amputation, specifically of a portion of the little finger. It is a form of penance or apology, traditionally associated with the yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates. The act is a symbolic offering, demonstrating sincerity and remorse to superiors.
The practice is believed to have originated from the Edo period, where it was a way for
While yubitsume was once a widespread practice within the yakuza, its prevalence has declined significantly in