The con artists’ cunning wordplay: memorable quotes from masters of deception waging psychological warfare.

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

In the realm of real estate deals, there exists a peculiar breed known as “jimenshis” (land scammers).

Operating in a shadowy world often linked to organized crime, what were they thinking, and what words did they leave behind? Their famous lines as con artists intertwine the lure of money with the darker sides of human nature, leaving us with a complex aftertaste.

Here, we introduce some memorable quotes from jimenshis, also depicted in the work Jimenshitachi (The Land Scammers).

In the sayings of men who lived through the underbelly of the real estate industry, you may even sense a kind of philosophy.

The cunning wordplay of land scammers: Memorable quotes from psychological warfare by masters of deception (11–20)

Let’s make them wait a little. We have the upper hand, so teasing them a bit is just right.Takumi Tsujimoto

These are the words Takumi Tsujimoto tossed out as he stopped by a café right before heading to a business negotiation—even though he was cutting it close.

Business meetings are typically associated with strict punctuality, but by deliberately stepping outside that norm, he projects a sense of composure.

It also suggests that clearly conveying, through your actions, who holds the upper hand can make negotiations proceed more smoothly.

By intentionally keeping the other party waiting, you can draw out a better outcome—an example of a strategic approach that teaches the value of such tactics.

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In conclusion

In the famous sayings left by the land swindlers, there resides a deep insight born of people who survived while being tossed about by power and money.

Distilled within them are the wisdom to endure an unreasonable world and the dignity of being human.

From their words, we too—living in the present day—can learn a great deal.