Inked

Tattoos are rare in Japan

Getting inked is either a sign of being a real outsider/ rebel or being a member of organized crime.

I have seen some amazing body art…but it is a real commitment.  It seems to be all or nothing…full body, or hidden, or nothing.

The little tattoo on the ankle could create problems here.

I have heard stories of westerners being deigned access or asked to leave fitness clubs and onsennnes due to ink,

This is all anecdotal but I understand it is slowly changing but as most cultural changes, slowly is the operative word –

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