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Originally Posted by 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.
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I strongly disagree. Yes, tattoos are looked down on in Japan. But what you've said above is only your own opinion and while some people will agree with you, it's only because not all people like the idea of tattoos. I am not insecure or any of what you said and I have a tattoo on my wrist that symbolizes my childhood and future. Just because you have a tattoo doesn't mean you should one day "wise-up" because it's not a reason you'd need to. My tattoo means something to me, even though I got it quite some time ago, and it always will. There's people who think what you have said about piercings (even just the ears like many girls get) but if someone said it to you would you agree?
I don't think we should push our own views onto someone else to make them feel bad. If OP wants a tattoo, that does not make them a bad person and I say go for it! I do however advise to only get one once you have thought of one that actually means something to you so you won't regret it. Don't get a tattoo for the sake of having a tattoo. Now THAT is stupid.