Japanese tattoo meanings? - japan-guide.com forum
2012年7月6日 · There are several specific meanings to the tattoos that most Yakuza members have in Japan. They use their tattoos to threat and surprise other Yakuza members and ordinary people by showing their own large tattoos. Generally, larger tattoos mean a stronger person.
japanese people on kanji tattoos - japan-guide.com forum
2009年4月20日 · I wouldn't mind getting one myself if I had the opportunity. I also can tell the difference between non-yakuza and yakuza even if the person was tattooed. But I can't really recall ever seeing a kanji tattoo that really looks nice. Kanji (nor kana) just don't suit tattoos, and a lot of the fonts and meanings are phony.
Gumi - japan-guide.com forum
2011年12月11日 · 組 is read "kumi" by itself and doesn't have negative meaning or any association with Yakuza, i.e. school class, group, etc. But when it is used for organizations, i.e. Yamaguchi-gumi, it is usually associated with Yakuza group. "kai"(association, group) is …
tattoo shop in Kyoto? - japan-guide.com forum
2007年7月30日 · But please keep in mind that a tatoo is still considered a symbol of mafia (Yakuza) instead of a fashion by many Japanese. You may be rejected to enter communal bath in onsen/ryokan with a tatoo. by J Lady
Japanese Tattoo as a White Foreigner - japan-guide.com forum
2023年11月28日 · Whatever the tattoo, it wouldn't be disrespectful or wrong from an average Japanese perspective. But it could look dumb depending on the design/artist. So, all in all, depending on the design, you'd either be seen as any human being with a good-looking tattoo, or you'd be tolerated as another dumb-looking foreigner.
Tattoos when working in japan - japan-guide.com forum
2019年3月17日 · Tattooers in Japan generally have the idea that if they're going to get a big tattoo, they need to be devoted to it. So it's not a matter of design. It's a matter of devotion. Some people say things about yakuza designs or what not, but I don't believe there is any difference as far as employment is concerned.
Zushi Beach questions - japan-guide.com forum
2017年6月22日 · One thing to note regarding onsen banning tattoos: it is not the tattoo they want to ban, it is the yakuza (gangsters, most of them have tattoos) they are trying to ban. People know that foreigners' tattoo does not mean affiliation with yakuza.
Kurokawa & Yufuin tattoo? - japan-guide.com forum
2017年1月21日 · If your tattoo is small enough, you may want to consider just covering it with a large bandage. Kurokawa is all about onsen (there is not much else), so it is not worth going if not for onsen. Yufuin is a bit larger onsen town and there are interesting shops, galleries, restaurants, trails, etc. you can explore if onsen is not your main objective.
Legal age to get a tattoo in Japan? - japan-guide.com forum
2018年2月25日 · In Japan it is prohibit for a minor (below age of 20) to have a tattoo in Japan. If you are 20 years or over you can get in contact with tattoo artists. Keep in mind that tattoo in public places like bath etc are not allow or need to be covered.
Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa.It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.