He walked in today with no idea what colour his new dragon ... as many here associate tattoos with the yakuza, Japan's mafia. But for some fans that warning proved more of an inspiration, and ...

From starkly rendered waves crashing over a shoulder to a stern samurai warrior wielding a sword on one’s back, the striking designs expressed in Japanese tattoos are among the most iconic in ...

Whether delicately inked or boldly designed, these Rose tattoo ideas showcase individual style and personality. Briefly.co.za published a post about Japanese tiger tattoo designs. Japanese tiger ...

Good luck symbols and charms are widely used in many cultures worldwide. Read on for the different types of good luck symbols ...

Japan's defence force is rethinking a ban on tattoos as it tries to increase recruitment from a rapidly shrinking population. Tattoos have long been a taboo in the country, where they are ...

Better cover your tattoo (if you have any) in a Japanese spa? Listen to SBS Mandarin Life Magazine, Lina tells you how to be the locals favourite tourist in Japan. The cherry blossom season of ...

Some cat and heli-skiing operations exist on Hokkaido, including the popular Hokkaido Backcountry Club guide service. There ...

Jason Moloney believes Japan is going through a "golden age" of boxing and he is looking forward to fighting in the country ...

Exposed Temptations Tattoo, which is celebrating 30 years in business this year. He’s best known for his expertise in Japanese-style tattoo design, which he told Matt was inspired in part from a ...

Although tattoos have increasingly been used as fashion statements, especially in overseas countries, they are still associated with yakuza gangsters and other “anti-social elements” in Japan.