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

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 ...

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 ...