TattooGirlsJP: Breaking the Stigma Against Womens' Tattoos in Japan

Photographer Stasia Matsumoto discusses photography project #TattooGirlsJP and the deep-rooted stigma that surrounds tattoos in Japan.

Having Tattoos in Japan: Is ink in Japan really such a big deal for visitors?

Japanese Tattoo Art and Ukiyo-e

Photo Story: New Project Showcases Tattooed Women in Japan to Shift Stereotypes

25 Best Japanese Tattoo Designs With Meanings

Morikami Museum traces trials and taboos of Japanese tattoos – Sun Sentinel

In Japan's Okinawa, women are reviving hajichi tattoo art - The Washington Post

Nagano onsen welcomes foreigners with tattoos, as long as they patch 'em up - Japan Today

Dec. 30, 2019: This 22-year-old is bringing tattoos to Simsbury – Hartford Courant

Tattoos in Japan: Why they're so tied to the yakuza

Why tattoos are still frowned upon in East Asia, even as young people embrace them