But in combination with emerging norms against public nudity, it did drive irezumi into hiding. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Japanese tattoos had retreated completely beneath layers ...

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...

On March 8, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Los Angeles will open the largest-ever exhibition dedicated to irezumi — Japanese tattooing. Titled "Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo ...

The annual gathering of the Irezumi Aikokai (Tattoo Lovers Association), in Tokyo, in February, "is important because usually we hide our tattoos from society", its head, Hiroyuki Nemoto ...

where Yoshiwara's courtesans and street ruffians became the first irezumi (tattoo) aficionados at the turn of the century. For some, "Wabori: Traditional Japanese Tattoo" may be the perfect coffee ...

Naveen Nandakumar, founder of the 13-year-old Irezumi, says, “Events like this will help chip away the taboo that revolves around tattoos. It’s also a great way to educate upcoming artists to ...