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I'm considering getting two approximately four inch tattoos over the bottoms of my wrists. I'm also considering a move to Japan once I finish my JLPT2 (taking JLPT3 this December).
The question I mean to pose is whether me having these tattoos would interfere (even more so than being gaijin) with my day to day affairs?
I've heard that there are negative connotations attached to those with tattoos because of the yakuza traditions, and that people get turned away from certain onsen, and that a lot of people think of it as a tradition for thugs.
They also kind of look like the tattoos branded on prisoners around the wrist or leg in many cultures (three lengths of chain per wrist, ends broken on either side).
If anyone could give me their opinion, I would appreciate it.
The question I mean to pose is whether me having these tattoos would interfere (even more so than being gaijin) with my day to day affairs?
I've heard that there are negative connotations attached to those with tattoos because of the yakuza traditions, and that people get turned away from certain onsen, and that a lot of people think of it as a tradition for thugs.
They also kind of look like the tattoos branded on prisoners around the wrist or leg in many cultures (three lengths of chain per wrist, ends broken on either side).
If anyone could give me their opinion, I would appreciate it.