Hello. everyone!
This time I will write about "History and Present of Tattoos" in Japan.
In Japan, tattoos are a symbol of scary people, but in other countries it's different, right?
"If you want to recognize diversity and personality, you should think of tattoos more frankly!"
This opinion is not wrong. However, in Japan, the feeling of "tattoo = scary" has become established. I will explain about that this time.
Ancient Japan and tattoos
In ancient Japan, tattoos were applied by local peoples such as the Ainu people. It is said that it was included to confirm the race, whether it was a companion or not, if it had a magical or religious meaning. In addition, it is said that he had tattooed for individual identification.
A tattoo whose meaning has changed since the Edo period.
From around 1700, tattoos have been used for "punishment of criminals and discrimination of those with criminal records". In short, I put a tattoo on the criminal to make it clear at a glance that "this is a criminal record." Official records indicate that such a policy was implemented in 1720. By this time, there were two types of tattoos, with criminals being "branded" and other artistic ones being "carved".
Around this time, the image of "tattoo = criminal = bad person" was created.
In addition, at Yukaku (a sex shop as it is now), there is a prostitute who puts a small tattoo like a mole, and this meaning is tattooed as "a feeling for one's favorite customer".
In the 1800s, tattoos became popular among the yakuza (gangsters and mafia) today, and after that, they became popular with firefighters and carpenters, and more and more people carved tattoos on their bodies. At this time, it was used as "tattoo = display of power and status".
An era when tattoos became stricter in Japan
Japan, which changed to the Meiji government, issued a ban on tattoos in 1872. He quit tattooing criminals, but at the same time banned tattoos in the fashion sense. Around this time, the crackdown on tattooists was strict, and the tattooists began to live in hiding.
However, in the early 1900s, tattoos were so prevalent that people without tattoos were said to be shameless in gambling operators, firefighters, carriers, carpenters and other professions that exposed a lot of skin. And since many of the field workers and Betting operator at that time were basically rough, loud and rough, I think this may be the reason why the image of tattoo deteriorated again. Also, around this time, there was a custom that a person with a criminal record and a tattoo put in a large tattoo to overwrite it in an attempt to hide it. There are also documents that tattoos were popular among the samurai around this time.
Postwar tattoo
After World War II, tattoos were legalized under the guidance of GHQ. However, even after that, due to the influence of fashion such as yakuza movies, the image of "tattoo = illegal" could not be dispelled, and the concept of "tattoo = yakuza, gangster, mafia" was formed all over Japan. This is the reason why Japanese people are still scared to see tattoos.
In modern times
In Japan today, tattoos are increasingly accepted as one of the fashions, but they are not so popular in public places (pools and hot springs) where you can see your skin, media, sports, etc., and in some cases. There are also penalties and it is controversial. Even in job hunting, companies generally do not have a good impression, which is one of the reasons why it becomes difficult to get a job. One of the causes of such problems is "Yakuza expulsion activities". Tightening on yakuza is now tightening all over Japan. Since the image of "tattoo = yakuza" or "a person who longs for a yakuza" has not been dispelled from the old idea, it will affect public facilities. Well, there are many people who actually have tattoos on those who fight, steal, or scam, and it is a fact that dangerous people have tattoos.
In addition, the treatment of people with tattoos for religious reasons is the same as for other people, and there are frequent conflicts such as not being able to enter the facility or attending the event.
A facility in Japan today that is unlikely to be used by people with tattoos.
From here, I will write about what kind of inconvenience people who live in Japan and have tattoos feel.
・ Do not enter the gym.
Both membership gyms and municipal gyms are often refused to use the facilities.
・ The hot spring depends on the location.
Hot springs are famous in Japan, but there are many places where you can't get a tattoo. Fewer travel options. If you really want to go to a hot spring, you should rent a hot spring or stay at a hotel with a hot spring in your room.
・ Almost no pool facilities can be entered.
You can't even play in the pool. I'm having trouble when I go out on a summer date or play with my kids. There is also a place where you can hide in your swimsuit.
・ Golf courses are almost unavailable.
Company relationships and hobbies are reduced by one.
・ The conditions for taking out life insurance will become stricter.
The conditions may increase and you may not be able to make a contract.
・ Not available to people with tattoos on some beaches.
This is rare in Japan, but it has been increasing recently.
In Japan, people with tattoos are in a very difficult situation to live in. Shopping malls, train stations, trains and buses can be used normally. If you are reading this article and have tattoos, please check the available facilities before you come to Japan. Especially in hot springs, public baths, and swimming pools, there are frequent conflicts between people with tattoos and facility staff.
This article ends here.
It's been long, but how about it?
Did you understand why tattoos are so unacceptable in Japan?
I think it's okay to be kind to people who have a little more tattoos. I personally think. Especially regarding the use of facilities.
Feel free to comment if you have any concerns.
See you.
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