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 ...

These are best known for displaying Japanese mythology and scenes in nature to create a cohesive tattoo with deep traditional and cultural meaning. "Irezumi," the Japanese word for inserting ink ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...