Living in Japan(Not original but oh well)

[TranquillityOfShyness]

Originally Posted by rizu

that's like super formal wear. maybe for new years? a yukata to a festival would be fine though. but you might get stares. haha. when i wear yukata i just get a bunch of: OMG you are so cute!! etc. etc. get's kind of annoying to be honest. just smile haha.

i just want to try it lol
oh this is my tattoo,would something like this keep me from getting a job in japan..., i don't know japan's view on ink... im thinking about another but i dont really want it to hurt my chances.

[RobinMask]

Originally Posted by TranquillityOfShyness

i just want to try it lol
oh this is my tattoo,would something like this keep me from getting a job in japan..., i don't know japan's view on ink... im thinking about another but i dont really want it to hurt my chances.

What kind of job are you thinking of doing?

If you're working as a teacher or the like you'll probably be wearing a suit, I doubt that your employer would ever see it in order for it to be an issue. It looks like it's on your forearm? Wear long-sleeves and no one will ever know.

From what I've heard it'll be more of an issue when using public baths or swimming pools, but even then it seems the rules about that are loosening up a little (although this is hearsay).

[TranquillityOfShyness]

Originally Posted by RobinMask

What kind of job are you thinking of doing?

If you're working as a teacher or the like you'll probably be wearing a suit, I doubt that your employer would ever see it in order for it to be an issue. It looks like it's on your forearm? Wear long-sleeves and no one will ever know.

From what I've heard it'll be more of an issue when using public baths or swimming pools, but even then it seems the rules about that are loosening up a little (although this is hearsay).

ok thanks, i'll keep it covered ....yea its on my forarm

[godwine]

Originally Posted by TranquillityOfShyness

ok thanks, i'll keep it covered ....yea its on my forarm

In recent years, Japan and its people are more tolerant with freign visitors having a tatoo.

Though to live there, it can be another story. I am not worry about you finding a job as long as you have it covered, but the effect if you are being seen with the tatoo after getting a job there.

Unfortunately, that country still associate tatoo with the Yakuza and other different type of illegal activities. Imagine the shool that hired you, think about what they will do if the school operator sees you on the street with a short sleeve and exposed tatoo?

[TranquillityOfShyness]

Originally Posted by godwine

In recent years, Japan and its people are more tolerant with freign visitors having a tatoo.

Though to live there, it can be another story. I am not worry about you finding a job as long as you have it covered, but the effect if you are being seen with the tatoo after getting a job there.

Unfortunately, that country still associate tatoo with the Yakuza and other different type of illegal activities. Imagine the shool that hired you, think about what they will do if the school operator sees you on the street with a short sleeve and exposed tatoo?

so they will think i am part of a gang or some criminal act?

[godwine]

Originally Posted by TranquillityOfShyness

so they will think i am part of a gang or some criminal act?

I am not saying thats a definite case, but there is definitely the tendency of it.

To me, its one of those thing where do you want to come clean and tell them up front, explaining that the tatoo is a personal interest or would you rather take the risk of getting caught after

Or it may not be this case at all, other current Eng teacher can probably comment more, I mean, for I all I know, they could be more linient with Eng teacher now

All that I am saying is that, with my experience, and my little knowledge of Japan and its people/culture, tatoo is not widely accepted yet, and is still associated with criminal activities....

[MMM]

The forearm? Ouch. You are not going to be able to live in Japan and only wear long sleeve shirts. It's just too hot in most of the country.

However, tattoos are so popular among college age people (in the US at least) that I doubt large programs would reject people simply based on the fact they have ink.

[rizu]

Originally Posted by MMM

The forearm? Ouch. You are not going to be able to live in Japan and only wear long sleeve shirts. It's just too hot in most of the country.

However, tattoos are so popular among college age people (in the US at least) that I doubt large programs would reject people simply based on the fact they have ink.

typically tattoos with eikawa (english conversation school) are a no-no i'll say that much. it's just part of the dress-code. having a tattoo won't nix you from getting a job, but they say that if you have one, you MUST keep it covered.

so if you're wiling to wear the long sleeves and cover it up at work in the heat, and when you go out with co-workers, you're fine. you'll just be super hot.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by rizu

. having a tattoo won't nix you from getting a job, but they say that if you have one, you MUST keep it covered.
.

But being a judgemental society like it is, if it was revealed that a candidate have body art during interview time, wouldn't that lower their chances?

[masaegu]

Originally Posted by godwine

But being a judgemental society like it is

Sounds like it is YOU who is being more judgemental. DO NOT stereotype us.