Tag: Japanese tattoo artists

Alice Novi Ray is a Japanese gothic tattoo artist who we met on the street in Harajuku after dark. In addition to his tattoos and piercing, Alice Novi Ray is wearing layered Vivienne Westwood tops with a giant Vivienne Westwood

We ran into Taku and Genbu on the street in Harajuku where their striking tattoos easily caught our eye. On the right is Genbu in a teal fedora. The Japanese tattoo artist wore a large white button-down top with the

Tattoos have been part of the culture of Japan for thousands of years. Japanese society's relationship with the tattoo - and the tattooed - has evolved throughout history. In recent years, many younger Japanese people have begun embracing tattoos as

Japan is home to a rich tradition of tattooing. Despite the widespread discrimination towards people with tattoos, with rules that prohibit tattooed people into hot springs, golf courses and gyms, it is still one of the best places in the