Tattooed Osaka city workers petition Hashimoto to apologize for punishment over survey
Interesting story… Three city workers in Osaka who made headlines earlier this year for refusing to participate in a survey from Mayor Toru Hashimoto have submitted petitions with over 3,000 signatures calling for an apology and to have their disciplinary action reversed. Back in May, Hashimoto launched what many saw as a personal campaign against [...]
Ink artist pushes the boundaries of tattooing
The skin as canvas, inks and needles replacing the palette: tattoos by Khan transcend mere decorations. Whether he is depicting eye crinkles in a portrait of the Dalai Lama or the leer of a supernatural ghoul, his rich color and technical realism redefines the boundaries of art and pop culture. An original work he made [...]
Japan: Where a tattoo paints a dangerous picture
Getting a tattoo in Japan means forever entering the world of other people with tattoos and staying within it, writes Ian Robinson.
The view of tattoos in Japanese society
Excellent write-up on tattoos in Japan. Despite the popularity of Japanese art and imagery among tattoo artists and enthusiasts in the West, even the most beautiful piece of body work done by the most talented artist will result in disapproving looks and negative comments. Not only that, but even the smallest, most insignificant tattoo will [...]
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