Yakuza 8's name change was specifically for new Western players

The creators of Yakuza / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, have given some explanation for the series title change

Every Change Like a Dragon: Ishin is making (That we know of) – The Story Arc

Yakuza 8 is now Like a Dragon 8 and it's coming in 2024

Like A Dragon Producer Says Name Changed In West Because We're Not Talking About Yakuza

How Yakuza Made A Legend Of Its Long-Time Hero Over Two Decades - GameSpot

Like a Dragon Ishin review — 'just great' is enough for Yakuza rebirth

The Real Reason The Yakuza Series Is Changing Its Name

Kiryu Kazuma's Voice Actor Has Been Replaced.

A Deep Dive Into Every Yakuza Minigame – The Story Arc

New Like a Dragon Gaiden trailer reveals spy gadgets, mini-games

A guide to the Yakuza game franchise — with a twist, by Maddie Fritjof, IGDB

Bring Yakuza west

Yakuza Developer Just Made Like a Dragon 8's Confusing Name Even More Confusing

Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 Title Clarification Sparks Fan Debate｜Game8

Yakuza Officially Adopts Like A Dragon Title For All Games

Like a Dragon: Ishin!' Is a True Yakuza Game

Yakuza: Like a Dragon - PS5 Battle Gameplay

Like a Dragon Gaiden: Release date, platforms, story & more

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Website description of the pre-order DLC for Like a Dragon Gaiden, seems to be boss fights against Daigo, Saejima and Majima. : r/yakuzagames