The Flower City Tattoo Convention kicked off Friday, marking its fourth year as one of the fastest-growing tattoo conventions ...

In Japan, a country that worships smooth, clear skin, tattoos aren't welcomed on the body. They're even banned in local gyms. To avoid violating this aesthetic rule, one inked-up expat covered up all ...

Japan has a complicated relationship with tattoos. Traditional Japanese tattoos, called irezumi, are thought to have a history that dates back to the Jomon period (14500 BCE-300 BCE). These days, ...

In Japan, tattoos have long carried a stigma due to their association with irezumi, the traditional ink of yakuza gangsters. In the past, this negative connotation could make job hunting more ...

At a small, clinically-lit studio in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, fearsome warriors and mythical creatures glare out from paper drawings lining the perimeter of the space. The tattooist here, who asked ...

Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing – a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel “Water Margin” – moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive ...

Japan has a long history of tattooing, but modern tattoos are often still taboo. This video explores Tokyo’s underground tattoo scene, showcasing skilled artists, cultural tensions, and the bold ...

TOKYO — Tattoos may be forbidden at many of Japan’s communal hot baths, but the nation’s armed forces may drop its ban on to attract young recruits. A senior Ministry of Defense official said the ...

Japan’s Defence Ministry is thinking of scrapping a ban on tattoos to boost recruitment numbers in its Self-Defence Force, the country’s media reported. Potential candidates are now turned away for ...