This yakuza tattoo design stops at the neck and elbows so that it can be hidden beneath clothing. This tradition of hiding tattoos from Japanese society began centuries ago when tattoos began to be associated with criminals.
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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 […]