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 ...

Japan, often admired for its rich culture and unique traditions, is also a society where gender norms are still deeply entrenched. Some social rules, although informal, apply exclusively to women ...

Here are the best cherry blossom tattoo designs for men and women to consider for your next ink appointment. From their cultural roots in Japan to their global appreciation, cherry blossoms ...

Mother’s #39 (2002) by Ishiuchi Miyako, who organised and featured in Japan’s first all-women photography exhibition in 1976 Courtesy Third Gallery Aya (Osaka) and Aperture Ambivalence over ...

To increase his chances of finding work in Japan ... tattoo-removal specialist told VNE that her client numbers have increased by five to seven times over the past five years. Many of them are ...