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	==Tattoos and the Yakuza==		==Tattoos and the Yakuza==

-	Tattoos were, and are, prevalent in organized gangs such as the Yakuza. They are viewed as a sign of loyalty to the organisation as the traditional tattooing methods involve excruciating pain. This is one of the reasons that people with tattoos may be viewed suspiciously or fearfully and not be welcomed in establishments like public baths ~~were~~ their tattooed skin will be visible. That's not to say ''everyone'' with a tattoo is some sort of hardened criminal but this association should be born in mind.	+	Tattoos were, and are, prevalent in organized gangs such as the Yakuza. They are viewed as a sign of loyalty to the organisation as the traditional tattooing methods involve excruciating pain. This is one of the reasons that people with tattoos may be viewed suspiciously or fearfully and not be welcomed in establishments like public baths where their tattooed skin will be visible. That's not to say ''everyone'' with a tattoo is some sort of hardened criminal but this association should be born in mind.

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Tattoos in History

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	During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.		During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.

-	Tattoos are no longer illegal in Japan (thanks to the post-war occupation forces), but they still ~~have~~ negative associations.	+	Tattoos are no longer illegal in Japan (thanks to the post-war occupation forces), but they still continue to carry negative associations.

	Although tattoos are slowly becoming more popular amongst Japan's youth, they are typically of the Western 'one point' style, rather than the traditional 'full body' Japanese works.		Although tattoos are slowly becoming more popular amongst Japan's youth, they are typically of the Western 'one point' style, rather than the traditional 'full body' Japanese works.

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-	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, however, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and were often used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey ~~and~~ outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.	+	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, however, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and were often used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey an outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.

	During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.		During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.

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	==Tattoos in History==		==Tattoos in History==

-	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, however, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and ~~was~~ used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey and outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.	+	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, however, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and were often used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey and outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.

	During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.		During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.

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	==Tattoos in History==		==Tattoos in History==

-	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and was used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey and outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.	+	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, however, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and was used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey and outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.

	During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.		During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.

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	==Tattoos in History==		==Tattoos in History==

-	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, ~~starting from their use~~ to mark criminals and ~~continuing~~ with their ~~being~~ made illegal in the ~~Meiji period~~. Tattoos are no longer illegal in Japan, but they still have negative associations.	+	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan. They started as deeply religious and spiritual markings, or outward signs of high status, as far back as 10,000 years ago. By the 4th Century AD, tattoos became a way to mark criminals, and therefore started to fall into disfavor. During the Edo period, tattoos became a way to voluntarily identify oneself with the criminal underworld. At the same time, however, tattooing fads came and went, and was used by non-criminal elements in society. Perhaps the most notable were Edo-period firemen, who used tattoos to convey and outward sign of their own dashing, courage, and - perhaps most important - group loyalty.
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		+	During the Meiji period, tattoos were made illegal in an attempt to better Japan's image for the outside world.
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		+	Tattoos are no longer illegal in Japan (thanks to the post-war occupation forces), but they still have negative associations.
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		+	Although tattoos are slowly becoming more popular amongst Japan's youth, they are typically of the Western 'one point' style, rather than the traditional 'full body' Japanese works.

	==Tattoos and the Yakuza==		==Tattoos and the Yakuza==

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Corrected horribly confusing lack of puncuation.

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	==Traditional Japanese tattoos==		==Traditional Japanese tattoos==

-	To greatly oversimplify Japanese tattoos do not ~~have the tradition~~ of ~~writing~~ words and short phrases ~~instead~~ landscapes, battle scenes, mystical figures and other pictures were more common. The idea of writing something in kanji as a tattoo is largely a Western idea.	+	To greatly oversimplify, Japanese tattoos traditionally did not consist of words and short phrases. Instead, landscapes, battle scenes, mystical figures and other pictures were more common. The idea of writing something in kanji as a tattoo is largely a Western idea.

	==Tattoos in History==		==Tattoos in History==

-	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, starting from their use to mark criminals and continuing with their being made illegal in the Meiji period. ~~Making tattoos~~ in Japan ~~is not illegal now~~ but it still ~~has~~ negative associations.	+	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, starting from their use to mark criminals and continuing with their being made illegal in the Meiji period. Tattoos are no longer illegal in Japan, but they still have negative associations.

	==Tattoos and the Yakuza==		==Tattoos and the Yakuza==

Paul b: /* Tattoos and the Yakuza */ Dude, I can't spell.

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Tattoos and the Yakuza: Dude, I can't spell.

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	Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, starting from their use to mark criminals and continuing with their being made illegal in the Meiji period. Making tattoos in Japan is not illegal now but it still has negative associations.		Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, starting from their use to mark criminals and continuing with their being made illegal in the Meiji period. Making tattoos in Japan is not illegal now but it still has negative associations.

-	==Tattoos and the ~~Yakusa~~==	+	==Tattoos and the Yakuza==

-	Tattoos were, and are, prevalent in organized gangs such as the ~~Yakusa~~. They are viewed as a sign of loyalty to the organisation as the traditional tattooing methods involve excruciating pain. This is one of the reasons that people with tattoos may be viewed suspiciously or fearfully and not be welcomed in establishments like public baths were their tattooed skin will be visible. That's not to say ''everyone'' with a tattoo is some sort of hardened criminal but this association should be born in mind.	+	Tattoos were, and are, prevalent in organized gangs such as the Yakuza. They are viewed as a sign of loyalty to the organisation as the traditional tattooing methods involve excruciating pain. This is one of the reasons that people with tattoos may be viewed suspiciously or fearfully and not be welcomed in establishments like public baths were their tattooed skin will be visible. That's not to say ''everyone'' with a tattoo is some sort of hardened criminal but this association should be born in mind.

	[[Category:Japanese culture]]		[[Category:Japanese culture]]

Paul b: rough draft - feel free to edit mercilessly

2006-09-01T20:23:20Z

rough draft - feel free to edit mercilessly

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''This page is under construction, please add stuff''

This article is about tattoos and Japan, not about tattoos in ''Japanese'', for that see [[Why we don't do Japanese tattoos]].

==Traditional Japanese tattoos==

To greatly oversimplify Japanese tattoos do not have the tradition of writing words and short phrases instead landscapes, battle scenes, mystical figures and other pictures were more common. The idea of writing something in kanji as a tattoo is largely a Western idea.

==Tattoos in History==

Tattoos have had a mixed history in Japan, starting from their use to mark criminals and continuing with their being made illegal in the Meiji period. Making tattoos in Japan is not illegal now but it still has negative associations.

==Tattoos and the Yakusa==

Tattoos were, and are, prevalent in organized gangs such as the Yakusa. They are viewed as a sign of loyalty to the organisation as the traditional tattooing methods involve excruciating pain. This is one of the reasons that people with tattoos may be viewed suspiciously or fearfully and not be welcomed in establishments like public baths were their tattooed skin will be visible. That's not to say ''everyone'' with a tattoo is some sort of hardened criminal but this association should be born in mind.

[[Category:Japanese culture]]