The Japanese government banned tattoos in 1872, as while the practice had risen as an art form, tattooed marks were still used as a punishment. The ban wasn't lifted until 1948, but the practice ...

Here’s a list of tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan, from the northernmost region of Hokkaido to the southernmost Kyushu region! Editor’s Note This list of tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan has been ...

“I think many citizens cannot accept public servants with tattoos." Although tattoos are increasingly viewed as fashion statements, it is also true that they have negative connotations in Japan ...