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Welcome to Yokohama! Yakuza: Like a Dragon throws you into the shoes of Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt betrayed and left for dead. This isn't your typical Yakuza game; it's a full-blown JRPG with turn-based combat, job classes, and stats. You'll explore the vibrant streets of Yokohama, recruit a colorful cast of allies, and battle through the criminal underworld, all while uncovering a massive conspiracy. It’s a wild ride blending heartfelt drama with the series' signature over-the-top silliness.

This guide is your ultimate companion for Ichiban's journey. We'll walk you through all 15 story chapters, help you track down every one of the 52 substories, and provide tips for mastering the new combat system. Plus, we've got you covered on finding hidden treasures like briefcases and silver safes, tackling tricky mini-games, and snagging those elusive Steam Achievements.

Sotenbori

Restaurants in Sotenbori:

Kinryu Ramen (Sotenbori St)
Kushikatsu Daruma (Sotenbori St)
Ganko Sushi (Sotenbori St)
Gyu-Kaku (Sotenbori St)
Kani Douraku (Sotenbori St)
Osaka King (Sotenbori St)
Zuboraya (Sotenbori St)
Wild Jackson's (W. Shofukucho)
Smile Burger (E. Shofukucho)

Shops in Sotenbori:

Kukuru (E. Sotenbori Street)
Poppo (E. Sotenbori Street)
Poppo (W. Shofukucho)
Ebisu-ya (E. Shofukucho)

Mini Games in Sotenbori:

Golf (Sotenbori St)
Club SEGA (Sotenbori St)
Riichi Mahjong (W. Shofukucho)
Shogi (S. Shofukucho)

Other Locations:

Sotenbori Battle Arena (Sotenbori Footpath) - Dungeon
Gambling Hall (W. Shofukucho)
Casino (W. Shofukucho)

Taxi Destinations in Sotenbori:

E Sotenbori St.
W Shofukucho
S Shofukucho
Bunzaemon Outdoor Mall
Iwao Bridge
Bishamon Bridge
Shofukucho
Southwest Shofukucho

Tips

Lean on the taxi map for fast travel between key areas like E Sotenbori St., W Shofukucho, and S Shofukucho.
Sotenbori St. is densely packed with restaurants, including popular spots like Kinryu Ramen and Kani Douraku.
Look for the Poppo shops in both E. Sotenbori Street and W. Shofukucho for your shopping needs.
Engage in various mini-games such as Golf, Club SEGA, Riichi Mahjong, and Shogi scattered throughout the district.

Kamurocho

Dive into the unofficial Yakuza: Like a Dragon walkthrough and guide! This complete resource covers all 15 story chapters, substories, minigames, and trophies, designed to assist both new and veteran players.

This guide will crack open into:

Basics: Dedicated pages explaining core game mechanics.
Main Story Walkthrough: Step-by-step guidance through all 15 chapters.
Substories: Information on finding and completing all 52 substories.
Extras: Details on trophies, minigames, and more.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduces Ichiban Kasuga as the new protagonist, featuring a revamped turn-based combat system and JRPG-style progression, including jobs, stats, and equipment. Despite the changes, the game retains the series' signature narrative depth, humor, and over-the-top elements.

Table of Contents

Basics and Controls
- Exploration Basics (Controls, Fast-Travel, Treasure Hunting, Items, Safes, Establishments, Combo Meals, DIY Harvest, Bug Catching, Selling Items)
- Combat Basics (Battle System, Encounters, Losing a Battle, Knockback, Object Usage, Chain Attacks, Enemy Interruption, Auto Battle, EXP, Job EXP, HP Recovery, Status Ailments, Being Drunk, Level Disparities, Poundmates)
- Party and Character Management (Personality Traits, Job Change, Survive Bar, Drink Links, Bonds, Party Chat)
Main Story Walkthrough
- Chapter 1: Light & Shadow
- Chapter 2: Bloody Reunion
- Chapter 3: The Town at Rock Bottom
- Chapter 4: The Dragon of Yokohama
- Chapter 5: The Liumang Man
- Chapter 6: Ignition
- Chapter 7: The Spider’s Web
- Chapter 8: Bleached Black
- Chapter 9: A House of Cards
- Chapter 10: Justice Tempered by Mercy
- Chapter 11: The Odds
- Chapter 12: The End of the Yakuza
- Chapter 13: Coin Locker Baby
- Chapter 14: Passing the Torch
- Finale: To the Pinnacle
Jobs (Character Class)
- Character (Unique) Jobs (Freelancer, Hero, Homeless Guy, Detective, Barmaid, Hitman, Gangster, Clerk)
- Male Character Jobs (Bodyguard, Host, Breaker, Foreman, Musician, Chef, Enforcer, Fortuneteller, Devil Rocker (DLC))
- Female Character Jobs (Hostess, Idol, Night Q)

Treasure Safes

You will receive the Silver Skeleton Key early on in the game. This allows you to open any silver safe you come across. Gold safes can only be opened by individual gold keys. Check the Demolish/Gold Key page for more info.

Isezaki Ijincho Safes:

#1 Bar District: Silver safe in the alley south of Survive Bar (you may also find Honk-Honk girl here) containing Worn-out Leather Shoes.
#2 Bar District: Silver safe south of the Bar district taxi, in the parking garage of "Urban Fountain" containing Binding.
#3 Koreatown: Silver safe at the base of the stairs that lead to Geomijul's base containing Anti-corrosion Boxcutter.
#4 Koreatown: Silver safe on the east side building with Professor Sujimon & Citron Mahjong, on the second floor containing Stone Orb.
#5 Koreatown: Gold safe next to the one listed above containing Comedy Masquerade.
#6 Commercial District: Silver safe on the second level of the car lot with Can Quest, in the northeast corner containing Metal Bat.
#7 Commercial District: Silver safe behind a building/sheltered parking area south of The Benten Inn containing Sooty Work Clothes.
#8 Commercial District: Silver safe inside the Hello Work building (next to the second set of sliding doors) containing Rugged Cane.
#9 Red Light District: Silver safe north of Seiryu Clan HQ, in the alleyway (there's also a kappa statue here) containing Carbon Police Baton.
#10 Red Light District: Silver safe behind Otohime Land containing Helmet.
#11 Restaurant Row: Gold safe inside Seagull Cinema, at the east end hallway containing Health Ring.
#12 Restaurant Row: Silver safe in the pathway that leads to Qing Jin Restaurant, in the last area before the restaurant, behind a pillar/next to a white fridge (covered in chapter 6 during initial visit) containing Professional's Whisk.
#13 Isezaki Road: Silver safe north of Wette Kitchen down stairs (like to a subway), between two cardboard boxes (you might also find Honk-Honk Lady here) containing Flame Amulet.
#14 Jinnai Station: Silver safe on the northwest corner of the Courthouse perimeter, under the parking shelter containing Safety Shoes.
#15 Jinnai Station: Silver safe next to the one above containing Soft Hat.
#16 Jinnai Station: Silver safe in the northeast section of the perimeter, also under another parking shelter containing Military Armor.
#17 Jinnai Station: Gold safe behind Sunlight Castle in the courtyard (requires Sunlight Key from Chapter 11 end) containing Silhouette Katana.
#18 Jinnai Station: Gold safe behind Sunlight Castle in the courtyard (requires Sunlight Key from Chapter 11 end) containing Blesswood Armor.
#19 Jinnai Station: Gold safe behind Sunlight Castle in the courtyard (requires Sunlight Key from Chapter 11 end) containing Courage Pendant.
#20 Jinnai Station: Gold safe behind Sunlight Castle in the courtyard (requires Sunlight Key from Chapter 11 end) containing Gallant Binding.
#21 Chinatown: Silver safe outside La chatte blanche, along the east wall containing Table Sparkling.
#22 Chinatown: Gold safe inside Ichiban Holdings, by the elevator containing Mr. Mind Cooler.
#23 Chinatown: Silver safe to the right of the Club SEGA entrance on the street in a parking area under a building, behind the middle pillar on the right side containing Vintage Guitar.
#24 Chinatown: Silver safe north of the above safe, past Taiyou Gate, turn right at the cylindrical column, behind it containing Pretty Microphone.
#25 Hamakita Park: Gold safe on the east side, behind the ampitheater area at the top of the steps (you might also activate a party chat here) containing Soulshield Bracelet.
#26 Hamakita Park: Silver safe on the west side of the park, behind the building containing Red Anklet.
#27 Hamakita Park: Silver safe next to the one above containing Simple Earrings.
#28 West Jinnai Station: Silver safe from the kappa in the elevator at Jinnai Station, walk west along the red brick wall (you may also find a cat here for Please Find My Cat search quest) containing Rough Lumber.
#29 West Jinnai Station: Silver safe next to the one above containing Metal Broom.
#30 West Jinnai Station: Silver safe next to the one above containing Traffic Wand.
#31 West Jinnai Station: Silver safe up the stairs in the southeast corner, on the right side containing Nameless Katana.
#32 North Jinnai Station: Silver safe inside the building with Cafe Brave, against the south wall containing Cotton Pouch.
#33 North Jinnai Station: Silver safe behind Batting Center Mirai containing Toy Bracelet.
#34 North Jinnai Station: Gold safe next to the one above containing Sanity Badge.

Sotenbori Safes:

#1 W. Sotenbori St.: Gold safe directly south of the taxi containing Mirage Coat.
#2 Sotenbori St.: Silver safe in the alley behind Cabaret Grand containing Fluorite Bracelet.
#3 W. Shofukucho: Silver safe beside (north) of Wild Jackson's, go up the stairs into the office containing Security Clothes.
#4 W. Shofukucho: Gold safe in the alley south of Riichi Mahjong containing Rainbow Hat.
#5 W. Shofukucho: Gold safe in the Yotsudera Kaikan building, 2F office containing Sacred Leather Socks.
#6 W. Shofukucho: Silver safe on the roof of the same building, beside the goal net containing Minister Hat.
#7 W. Shofukucho: Silver safe in the parking lot on the southwest corner of the map containing Gallant Binding.
#8 S. Shofukucho: Gold safe in the dead-end area east of the Shogi minigame (you might also find Honk-Honk Woman here) containing Reverie Shoes.
#9 E. Shofukucho: Silver safe west of the Bunzaemon Outdoor Mall taxi, beside a blue vending machine containing Power Ring.
#10 Iwao Bridge: Gold safe under the bridge on the south side containing Blesswood Armor.

Kamurocho Safes:

#1 Theater Square: Gold safe in Kamuro Theater Garden, the roof of Kamuro Theater on the north wall containing Sacrifice Stone.
#2 Hotel District: Gold safe on the roof of the Batting Center containing Fortu.

Tips

Silver Safes require the Silver Skeleton Key, obtained early in the game.
Gold Safes require specific Gold Keys, which are often found near the safe itself or are tied to story progression.
Always check your minimap (the small radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked) in the corner of your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) for safe icons if you are unsure of a location.

Tojo Clan Crests

Availability: Collectible starting from Chapter 6.

Walkthrough

1
Throughout the three city maps, look for shiny lights on the ground which indicate a Tojo Clan Crest.
2
These crests can also be sporadically obtained as enemy drops.
3
The collected crests can be traded for items at a shop located inside the Hotel Grand Blu Marino.
4
The Hotel Grand Blu Marino is in the northeast section of the map. The quickest way to reach it is via the Hamakita Park East taxi, then crossing the street south into the hotel's double doors.
5
The shopkeeper is the Kamurocho mascot character found in the hotel courtyard.
6
It is recommended to save 100 pins to spend in Chapter 13 when two special characters become available to add to the Poundmates list.

Exchange List:

Justice Manual: 20 Crests
Assassin Manual: 20 Crests
Underworld Manual: 20 Crests
Felt Hat: 5 Crests
Commander Beret: 10 Crests
Suppression Helmet: 18 Crests
Down Jacket: 5 Crests
Military Bulletproof Vest: 10 Crests
Minister Robe: 18 Crests
Pointed Toes: 5 Crests
Wind Sneakers: 10 Crests
Mysticism Shoes: 20 Crests
Gallant Binding: 12 Crests
Fighter's Binding: 10 Crests
Fighter's Belt: 10 Crests
Brawler God's Mouthguard: 25 Crests
Sakura Storm: 50 Crests
"Dojima Daigo" Poundmate Privilege: 50 Crests
"Watase Masaru" Poundmate Privilege: 50 Crests

Crest Locations - Isezaki Ijincho:

Hamakita Park

1: North of the taxi on a square plot of grass.
2: Inside the washroom on the west side.
3: At the base of the pedestrian bridge, on the grass.
4: South and a little east of the Flowers 2 Go kart, behind a shrug (east of a drinking fountain from Please Find My Cat).
5: Behind the Hero's Harvest wagon kart.
6: At the base of a big tree trunk on this hill.
7: Behind the washroom building.
8: West of the Dragon Kart mini-game, near the giant ship (potential enemy encounter).

Chinatown

1: In the southwest parking lot, behind the rectangular plant structure.
2: Inside Meng Wu by the back wall, under a sink.
3: In the men's washroom, in the second open door.
4: Go up the stairs along the west side of the building from the north side; in front of the first set of windows.
5: In front of Heian Tower in Chinatown, behind the right golden lion statue.
6: To the left of the gazebo against the back wall.
7: Inside Club SEGA, beside the UFO catcher games.
8: Inside Grand Blu Marino courtyard in the northeast corner.
9: Enter the building from the south side; to the left of their stairs.
10: Beside the golden lion statues here, in the corner of the building (behind a group of NPCs).
11: Outside SESIL cafe, go up the staircase to the east; at the very top is a crest.

Jinnai Station

1: Beside a motorcycle on Carriage Highway.
2: Southeast of the Le Nouveau hama entrance, in front of ramen store beside an inaccessible staircase.
3: On W. Bayside St., under the entrance to "白渡 KTM ビル".
4: Inside Darts Bee, at the bottom of the steps near the exit.
5: Along the south side of the building, under the "Good Jewelry" signage on the wall.
6: To the left of the Poppo.

East Jinnai Station

1: Outside La chatte blanche, along the east wall, south of the silver safe.
2: Building north of Vocational School, check west side entrance below "白渡 KTM ビル".
3: Inside Ounabara Vocational School, beside the front desk.
4: Between two benches.
5: North of Ounabara Vocational School on Breakwater Drive, behind a thick red building column.
6: On the east side of the court building, south of the east stairs.
7: In the gated area in the corner of the Court building perimeter (key not required).
8: Beside the silver safes under the parking shelter.
9: On the east side of Sunlight Castle south of the planter blocks.
10: North of Sunlight Castle in the parking lot to the left of the white van.
11: West of Sunlight Castle in the courtyard path (requires Sunlight Key from chapter 11).
12: In the parking lot, behind the white car next to the taxi.
13: Inside the washroom.
14: West of the taxi, by a tree (north of Akaushimaru's marker).

North Jinnai Station

1: At the corner of this building, in front of a garage door.
2: On the soccer field in the left goal post (enter from left or right).
3: Next to a dumpster behind the building.
4: Behind Batting Center Mirai in the northwest corner.
5: Along this pathway, between a bench and a planter box.
6: On the balcony of the Part-Time Hero building (enter, use west stairs, exit top door).

West Jinnai Station

1: Go up the stairs at the southeast corner of this building; beside the trash bins.
2: On the street, across from the first one, beside the white van.
3: In the parking lot south of Kappou Katsumi, on the west side beside a pair of motorcycles.
4: West of the Bleach Japan office building, behind a column at the very back.
5: Inside Le Nouveau hama, to the left of the door.

Bar District

1: In the park beside Survive Bar, in the northwest corner.
2: Go up the stairs of this row of buildings (closest to Mangekyo hidden shop).
3: Inside a par

Tips

Keep an eye out for shiny lights on the ground, as these are often Tojo Clan Crests.
Enemy drops can also yield crests.
Prioritize saving 100 crests for Chapter 13 to unlock special Poundmates.