In Japan, a country that worships smooth, clear skin, tattoos are not well-received on the body. In local gyms, they are even banned. To avoid violating this aesthetic rule, an expat with an inked ...

There’s a secret hiding in Philadelphia that feels like stepping through a portal to Japan, no passport required. Tucked away in Fairmount Park sits Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, a slice of Kyoto ...

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A WOMAN has revealed that she wanted a cute flower tattoo, but has been left with an ink that is “mega infected”. Jimmy, a self-proclaimed “emo girl”, recently got the small flower tattoo ...

1. Crane tattoo 2. Waves representing life’s flow 3. Cloud around the arm design Traditional Japanese flower tattoos 1. Japanese lotus tattoo 2. Ccherry blossom tattoo 3. Chrysanthemum design ...

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4. Lotus tattoo Lotus tattoo represents enlightenment and virtue. Photo: @blakcherry Source: Instagram The lotus has long symbolised spiritual power in many Asian cultures. Lotus tattoos often depict ...

Unless your tattoo is small enough to cover up, chances are you'll be refused entry — except at these ink-friendly bathhouses. RECOMMENDED: Best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views ...

What better way to mark a lifetime of science than with a tattoo? This permanent body ink is the badge of true passion for these scientists. Laci Gerhart Ecologists aren’t above obsessing over the ...

The woman’s most identifiable feature was a flower tattoo with “R’Nick” written underneath. At the time, the authorities had hoped her tattoo would jog someone’s memory. They were right.