Public bathhouse in tattoo-averse Japan goes viral for its inclusive welcome sign
Japanese Twitter user riyo (@riyo_kcsn) posted a picture of a sign he saw when he visited the sentō (a type of public bathhouse) 『天然温泉 湯どんぶりの栄湯』”Natural…
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Ariana Grande’s Japanese Tattoo Mistake: Kanji Reads “Charcoal Grill” And Not “7 Rings”
You don’t have to spend too much time walking the streets in Japan or browsing clothing stores to spot questionable or accidentally funny use of…
Tattooing Is Not A Medical Procedure, Japanese Court Decides
According to the Sankei News, tatto artist Taiki Masuda (30) was acquitted by the High Court of Osaka on Nov. 14 for practicing his art…
Hauntingly Beautiful Japanese Horror Tattoos By Korean Artist Suzani
One thing Japan is known for is horror, whether it’s blood-curdling folktales or good old scary movies like Ju-On and the Ring. Manga isn’t devoid…
Cat Uses Japanese Traditional Hand-Tattooing Technique On Another Cat
Kazuaki Horitomo is a California-based tattoo artist and cat lover. His art illustrations feature the deep Japanese tradition of tebori, a technique of tattooing by…
Foreign Travelers Offered Soba Allergy Tests With Awesome Temporary Tattoos
One of the must-eat foods for travelers in Japan is soba, buckwheat noodles served with hot or cold dashi soup. It’s not only delicious, but…
This Artist Covers Domestic Violence Victims’ Scars With Tattoos For Free, Changing Their Lives
Flavia Carvalho is a Brazil-born tattoo artist who runs a project called “A Pele da Flor” (The Skin of the Flower), which is a volunteer…