Strangely enough, those with interests in getting tattoos in Japanese probably have no plans to ever actaully go... Also, in the US, things like bad omens and other superstitions are not mainstream. No one thinks about that stuff. Tattoos in the US can be associated with so much, there is no discrimination for them (at least when in moderation). Yes, they can be attributed to gangs, but also they are attributable to military, bikers, concerts, girl-friends (bunch of girls go out and get a small one), etc.. Japanese culture may not be a concern.
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Originally Posted by packetpirate
Also, there are even some places in Japan where they will not allow you access if you have a tattoo... that and the fact that you're a foreigner will bar you from a lot of places.
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Japan is still weird about access to certain stores or services to foreigners regardless. And the situation about a foreigner with a tattoo is moot. Obviously they have nothing to do with the Yakuza. Though, admittedly, it would be kind of embarrassing to be sporting a tattoo in Japanese in Japan while not being Japanese.