In Japan, tattooing does not have a good reputation. The anti-tattoo law was abandoned in 1948 in the country of the Rising Sun.
Tattooing is still today readily associated with yakuza gangs. It is not uncommon to see bathers, at the swimming pool or at the beach, dressed in long-sleeved t-shirts or leggings, hiding these marks that cannot be seen. Take a break while traveling to learn the bathing ritual, tattooed or not, but also to contribute to the preservation of this rich heritage.