I’m going to Japan for the first time in June for about 10 days. I have SO MANY pins of places to visit in Tokyo. But should I also get a tattoo? I might try going to a head spa too… Y’all got any things you love to do in Tokyo?
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Tattoos are pretty stigmatised in Japan, and a percentage of people may find them offensive. A number of venues may not allow someone with visible tattoos. Just FYI.
Yup! I know! There are still tattoo parlors in Japan. I think Tokyo is a bit more tourist friendly so I should be ok with the ones already on my arms. ☺️
Can confirm that foreigners are generally more excused for having tattoos, though if you go into the rural areas you might get some stares lol. Lots of places have relaxed their attitudes on visible tattoos to encourage tourism, but I always checked with places like onsen to make sure they were ok.
I got a tattoo in Tokyo! It was a little awkward because he didn't speak much English and I didn't speak much Japanese but we managed! We loved the Ghibli museum but it's very hard to get tickets! There's also a squirrel sanctuary and it's so cool but pretty far out of the city centre.
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