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.

Books by Jake Adelstein