Jake Adelstein
Crime
Memoir
Jake Adelstein is an American investigative journalist who has worked in Japan since 1993.
He is renowned for his expertise on organized crime in Japan and has authored several books on the subject.
Jake Adelstein is also a low-ranking Zen Buddhist priest, a role he assumed in 2017.
His work spans journalism, writing, and consulting across Japan, the United States, and France.
Adelstein's most famous work is "Tokyo Vice: A Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan," which has been adapted into a television series.
His other publications include books in French, demonstrating his international reach and diverse writing portfolio.