"I don't really consider the people I photograph as 'subjects' because a lot of them become part of my life," says Chloe Jafe. She adds, "it's a moment of connection, an exchange, where vulnerability is on both sides.

Photography is just what is left from the moment. " Jafe, who's based in Japan, has fully immersed herself in the culture. For a photographer, living in Japan offers a range of interesting topics. In Jafe's case, she found herself focusing her creative energy on the Yakuza, otherwise known as the Japanese mafia. It's a series of photographs and encounters that have spanned over six years. She has very kindly agreed to share the story with us. . thephoblographer.com

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