While body art is widely accepted in many countries, tattoos are considered taboo in Japan, especially in public places like bathhouses, gyms and even workplaces. Because of this stigma, tattoo ...

The Lucy actress's sunrise tattoo on her left forearm is her only piece of body art with colorful ink. It depicts a rising sun among a cluster of clouds and an ocean. "I've had the tattoo of a ...

As the saying goes, if one knows very little about something, their knowledge could fit on the back of a postage stamp. But for tattoo artist Ash Aurich, the minuscule format provides a readymade ...

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Onsen (hot spring) culture traces back to ancient times. Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across Japan, different ...

The open-back detailed showed off her back tattoos including a the Arabic words that translate to "love yourself first" below her right shoulder and her elaborate dripping rose tattoo at behind ...

You can choose from two courses: the authentic Hannya-shingyo course, or the more simple Hanabira-shakyo course. Although some of the kanji may be difficult, do not worry. You will be able to practice ...

In its pages, therefore, you will find tales of seamen, barbers, tattoo artists ... written in katakana script rather than the formal kanji - Chinese characters - used in grave inscriptions.

One of the best Japanese experiences is to visit a Japanese bathhouse but if you’re not used to public baths, it’s easy to feel very lost in Japan, more than anything because we cannot read kanji.