An irezumi tattoo that shows the yakuza tattoo body suit which can be hidden under clothing. The placement of the tattoo end at the wrists and neck and leaves an area of bare skin on the chest, which means that the tattoo design will only be revealed to the yakuza member’s closest allies and family.
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Yakuza Tattoos: Japanese Gang Members wear the Culture of Crime
Yakuza tattoos are a source of fascination for many tattoo lovers. The high level of secrecy surrounding the tattoos, combined with the painful method of “hand-poking” the designs and the association with the Japanese underworld gives yakuza tattoo art a mysterious appeal. The History of Japanese Yakuza Gang Tattoos The history of the yakuza […]