[Sangetsu]

Tattoos generally say "i am insecure", "I suffer from a lack of emotional/mental intelligence", and/or "I come from a poor social background". These connotations are even stronger in Japan. Fortunately, many people who get tattoos one day wise-up, which is why laser tattoo removal is currently such a big business. People should be able to respect you for who and what you are, rather than the markings you put on your body. If tattoos are required to "fit-in", then you are hanging with the wrong crowd.