Mr Doggo That must have been a long time ago. I have a fox's paw on my back, and i was let into the onsen and ryokan without any issue. If the marine was arrested recently, there must have been other factors involved, b/c you can't be arrested just for having a tattoo in Japan.
@@dexxterlincoln5331 That really depends on which version of the bible. And besides, if a god exists, he has much bigger fish to fry than to be all judgy of people who like decorating their skin.
Lala Fontaine yeah it’s more than likely due to that, vid even mentioned that the Yakuza appropriated tattoo so when one thinks of tattoo they don’t think of historical edo period the think yakuza
@TheGhost Coming from a somewhat traditional Japanese family, I used to think the same! But the more I saw these delicate bodywork, I wanted to get one. Last year I went “rogue” and got a simple tattoo on my leg, and now all I’ve been thinking is getting more done!
I love his perspective in the end: "I love the secrecy aspect of this culture." The beauty of counter-cultures is they don't always seek to be seen as legitimate or "normal."
True but around the time Yakuza adopted it, Japanese society wasn't all about tattoo even i they're ancestors wore lol it was until the Yakuza brought it back and now it has left a bad image since it was by them. Overtime i think it will be more acceptable and especially in the next 20 years when most of the older generation is gone, sorry not sorry lol...
@@MarinoSesh420 I think I remember seeing a short documentary about Japanese tattooing history and I think once, along time ago (over 100 years ago I think) it was quite a common accepted thing, then, like it has been stated, the Yakuza adopted it and made people shun it. It's a shame really because the west has kind of adapted it and made the style what it is today I guess. It is a great style of art and one of my favourite types of tattooing to admire and look at,and I suppose there is a lot of meaning and history behind all of the different designs. I also love the traditional way this guy does it all by hand.
@@thug4lie a shitty artist can tell himself he did a good job, he ain't fooling anyone else though calling anyone that loves drawing/tattooing an artist is in my honest opinion an insult.
Japan has a tattooing culture way longer than the tebori artstyle that the Yakuza have and it dates back to the Heian period, that's more than a thousand years ago. The Ainu of the North for example were mostly tattooed and it had nothing to do with being an "Outlaw" it was just culture. Today tattooing is becoming more and more accepted in Japan and slowly but surely this stigma that's only been around for a few hundred years will break. Definitely not anytime soon though because I still got weird looks there when I wore a t-shirt and had my sleeves out.
@Agatha jay Agreed. The video even ends with him saying, "There's beauty in something that's hidden." Without stigmatisation, it wouldn't be hidden. There's two sides to everything.
I'm not typically a fan of tattoos, and had always decided against ever getting them for myself, but that all changed when I'd seen Tebori for the first time. It's absolutely jaw-droppingly gorgeous, like having a vibrant painting strewn across one's body. I'd love for Tebori to become more normalized and commonplace, not just in Japan, but internationally, because it's just too amazing to leave as a taboo.
I absolutely love the japanese. So humble and respectful. The way they call their artist "master".. the client and even even the artist himself referring to his teacher.
Please Japan. Don't lose these beautiful customs and culture. Be proud of your art. Show it to the world. Don't let the passing of time erase your identity. Don't let Anime and technology replace a great historic culture. Be proud Japan. Cheers from Mexico.
Datsun Liam The hum of the gun is like hypnosis, the droning sound feels like a trance. Though presumably the same trance-like state can be obtained without a tattoo gun, with the sounds of his hands adeptly applying ink where it needs to go, the sounds of his breathing and your heartbeat in your chest. I imagine the world would fade into static, much like in an ordinary tattoo experience.
you just see the passion and respect that master Horimasa has for tattoo and tattooing. I hope to one day get a tebori tattoo done, specifically in Japan. I just hope that master Horimasa will still be tattooing when that time comes
The whole thing is changing gradually with the new generations, a few years ago you could see tattoos just around the underground areas ( Roppongi, Nanba station etc. ) Nowadays you can see Japanese people with tattoos at the mall, and I'm not just talking about the most famous prefectures, I've seen quite a few around Wakayama.
A lot of this has to do with WW2, after the loss, Japan did a weird thing. Japan basically went from “imperial Japan” to losing that identity, they started to actually look to the United States and it’s culture and emulate it. Their constitution is even based on the the same one the United States of America has. Anyways, Japan adopted a lot of our beliefs too, including become a sexually repressive country, while they never were before. Tattoos were apart of the shift. The United States grew and started to accept tattoo’s, but Japan’s culture largely stayed the same, they’re stuck in 1950’s America is really a way to look at it. In many ways, that’s good because they’re very regimented as a society, but the down side is any personal individualism doesn’t really exist.
he's right, there is a beauty in having them hidden and somewhat taboo. it adds so much more weight and meaning to the tattoo itself and stops the superficial proliferation of tattoos that once had real significance like has happened here in the west.
Very interesting mini-docu. I love to learn more about the far-East. As a European, I don't know much about how their world is. It's great to have a glimpse of it.
"How the Yakuza Changed Tattoo Culture in Japan" Yakuza mentioned only twice, in the context of "I don't tattoo yakuza" and "I'm not yakuza, I just love tattoos." ???
Say what you will about Vice but goddamn I will NEVER get tired of their documentaries covering either warzones or different aspects of art. Much respect.
4:05 As a Tattoo Artist i feel offended by this statement... its false, and its propaganda. Pigment doesnt get better over the years... it only gets worst. It is a basic chemical process. Light + UV will bleach the Pigments. Also on another sidenote... Tebori is FAR more trauma for the skin compaired to machines. Example at 1:54 that White Ring? Its Scar Tissue. Something that shouldnt happen with Tattoos.
Something more to add... i do respect his Art, his Style and his old traditions. Dont get a wrong impression. But he is clearly talking Smack... magic ink.... yeah right :P
I just want to say to people in this comment section who say "now this is art" or "now this is a tattoo artist", there's tons of tattoo artists in the world that create art, good or bad, by no means am I saying japanese tattooing isn't art nor that it's bad, it's clearly good, but for you to say "now this is a tattoo artist" is to imply that there's not a ton more just as talented in their own ways all over the world.
hope this dude never stop cuz i wanna get my first tattoo from him ''whole upper body'' like a yakuza and my quest begins now , see you in years to come
For some reason I have this feeling, that this gap was left on purpose: as old people work by old-style & newbies need to get a medical license. They continue their work, concurrency is regulated somehow, and future generations are the first step in regulating the industry once the old masters will die.
I'm Japanese / American and to be honest. The culture in Japan is still very strong. Most are uniform in the way they want to look and act. Very conservative styles, very "respectful" mannerisms. It's changing and the youth does have a western influence. Still today if you have something out of the ordinary or express yourself through what your wear or even color your hair it's given much attention. Yakuza are not completely to blame for the negative judgment from the Japanese. It's just so outside of the uniform look or what's expected of you as a Japanese person. Very regimented and respectful society. Going away from that is like you're rebellious and didn't have enough shoes thrown at you when you were young. They don't care if they see tattoos on Americans because they expect that from our culture. It's just very different.
I have not a single tattoo on my body, but I do like the Japanese style tattoos. I really like the visuals and the style of how they look. If it's the first tattoo's I get definitely it's Japanese style tattoos. Something about the Japanese, the food and culture. Funny though I've lived in Southeast Asia for 8 years, but I have never been to Japan. It's one of my list of destination to visit next time I travel over to Asia.
Master Horimasa, is he lord of his domain?, the sound of running water and the smell of petrichor and cherry blossoms in winter make me cry... it is sad to think of lost at mount fuji... it looks sick from the cctv in Nagaike Shinsui park!
That’s messed up. He would be popular here in America because it’s considered art. When I visited the Philippines 10 yrs ago, after leaving there to live in America, my relatives didn’t really understand why I like tattoos. Especially for a girl, it’s frowned upon. I told them what’s the big deal? Our ancestors were big on tattoos. I saw native tribes people have tattoos all over their bodies, men and women. In fact they still do. I believe that because the country was colonized by Spain for 400 yrs, they suppressed a lot of stuff in our culture. They tried to erase our ways of life but it survived. They did the same with our martial arts, eskrima but the practitioners kept it alive and practiced in secrecy. As long as there people that are passionate about stuff like this type of tattooing, it will survive. People of substance appreciate arts and craftsmanship.
Does anyone know why the colours become more vibrant with this method? Is it the ink or the method that influences this? Such an amazing skill, this man could make a fortune in the west.
I got kicked out of an Onsen (traditional Japanese hot springs) In Tokyo because I have Tattoos, realized later how culturally embedded is the Yakuza association with Tattoos..
Yuval Mann How big are your tattoos? How long ago was it? I have a fox's paw print on my back about 2 inches diameter, and didn't have any trouble at any onsen in Nagasaki/Fukuoka/the rest of Kyushu. Never been to Honshu though. But i was told there were a lot of yakuza run onsen in Nagasaki, though it might have just been exaggeration or something lost in translation, since i didn't hear it first hand from a local, but rather from some other students who were staying there.
@@BothHands1 In the past it was normal to reject people with tattoos because many people stopped from going to an Onsen frequented by Yakuza and criminals. Now a foreigner can't be part of Yakuza so if the tattoo is not too big they will let you in (and maybe cover it)
@@BothHands1 It was a few months ago. but it was a very traditional (and the best) Onsen in Tokyo. In other more touristic Onsens, I didn't have a problem. Regardless, they were very polite about it and calmly asked me out, the next time I went there I just covered my Tatooes (partially since I have a few) and other than few funny angry looks from some of the elderly Japanese people - it was all good :)
@@yuvalmann Ah, that makes a lot more sense now. Though I've been to Onsen out in the mountains, far away from any tourist traffic, and didn't get so much as a second look. It might be that they're more relaxed in Kyushu than Tokyo, or maybe you just had an unfortunate encounter with one specific employee who's still stuck in the old ways. Or it may be the difference in sizes between our tattoos; mine is quite small and can mostly be covered by my hair if I choose to do so. Thank you for your response :)
It's irrational that the Japanese government doesn't fully legalize this fantastic form of Art, just because it has links to the Yakuza...I mean, so what? As far as I know, being a Yakuza is not illegal, so why being tattooed is still frowned upon in such an advanced country as Japan? There is absolutely no logic in this., and it is hugely unfair to the Artists...It is a beautiful traditional Art, and it shouldn't perish. If I could afford it, I would love to get a traditional Japanese Tebori tattoo from this sensei...
As a Mexican I would love to have a Japanese tattoo artist do something like in their style but instead of dragons and stuff like that something from my culture like Aztecs and pyramids and stuff
I’m a Japanese person who came to U.S. as a kid. I want to get tattoos, but they must be where they are hidden or be small enough to be able to be covered up by bandaids, since I go back to visit Japan every year.
The way the colours become more vibrant over time is incredible.
@@debaterofeverythingpresent2775 That's andy from little britain
Your ugly asf Ian Rose
Ahh you Americans won’t get the reference 😂
But he only do black and white...
I wish he was in the United states I would get a sleeve tattoo done by him😫😢
His work is amazing and the color development really is stunning. I hope he continues his work and the law changes positively for Japan!
Mr Doggo
That must have been a long time ago. I have a fox's paw on my back, and i was let into the onsen and ryokan without any issue.
If the marine was arrested recently, there must have been other factors involved, b/c you can't be arrested just for having a tattoo in Japan.
@@BothHands1 yeah and they only "judge" japanese people with tattoos, so foreigners with tattoos are not seen in a bad way
Not as long the majority of people sit work for organization...
The bible is against any form of markings in our bodies which are the temple of God.
@@dexxterlincoln5331 That really depends on which version of the bible. And besides, if a god exists, he has much bigger fish to fry than to be all judgy of people who like decorating their skin.
its ironic how japanese tattoo is loved all over the world but it is looked down in japan.
tattoos are for degenerates
Digby Jones
I want to be the biggest degenerate of them all then!
Lala Fontaine yeah it’s more than likely due to that, vid even mentioned that the Yakuza appropriated tattoo so when one thinks of tattoo they don’t think of historical edo period the think yakuza
@TheGhost Coming from a somewhat traditional Japanese family, I used to think the same! But the more I saw these delicate bodywork, I wanted to get one.
Last year I went “rogue” and got a simple tattoo on my leg, and now all I’ve been thinking is getting more done!
@PixeLTube that's more in the realm of "stupid". But yeah, still kinda degenerate
Japanese tattoo artists draw some of the best tattoos in the world... But they are nothing in Japan
Oh a Ray Mak comment with no answers yet... let's change this x)
True
To be honest I wanted and aztec tattoo cause it look cool
Ill sub if you tell me why you are on all the videos i watch, how is this mathematically possible
U are everywhere
Some of those tattoos are absolutely stunning.
Yes crazy
*all of them
Too bad those tattoos are gonna look fucked up and cause you skin cancer when you get older.
@@VeganDefinition What?
@@IndelibleHD What do you not understand lmao?
I love his perspective in the end: "I love the secrecy aspect of this culture." The beauty of counter-cultures is they don't always seek to be seen as legitimate or "normal."
vesterpop Skatebaording use to be counter culture. Now it is the culture, their considered an Olympic sport now.
I had not heard of this type of tattooing until this video and I love it! I have tremendous appreciation and respect for Master Horimasa and his work.
I have but I never get into why it was bad to have tattoos in Japan.
@@zerotymn Because it started with gangsters
@@pierrefrancois1008 The video states the Yakuza adopted it, meaning it was around before that.
True but around the time Yakuza adopted it, Japanese society wasn't all about tattoo even i they're ancestors wore lol it was until the Yakuza brought it back and now it has left a bad image since it was by them. Overtime i think it will be more acceptable and especially in the next 20 years when most of the older generation is gone, sorry not sorry lol...
@@MarinoSesh420 I think I remember seeing a short documentary about Japanese tattooing history and I think once, along time ago (over 100 years ago I think) it was quite a common accepted thing, then, like it has been stated, the Yakuza adopted it and made people shun it. It's a shame really because the west has kind of adapted it and made the style what it is today I guess. It is a great style of art and one of my favourite types of tattooing to admire and look at,and I suppose there is a lot of meaning and history behind all of the different designs. I also love the traditional way this guy does it all by hand.
*ANYBODY* else think another 45 minutes of this would be nice,,
*ME TOO*
There’s an emphasis on the “artist” in “tattoo artist” here
All tattoo artists are artists.
@@jiblyjably Not true, if you suck ass at what you do (tattooing) then it isn't art.
Devin Whitebear if you don’t love what you do then you’re not an artist. Art is subjective.
@@thug4lie a shitty artist can tell himself he did a good job, he ain't fooling anyone else though calling anyone that loves drawing/tattooing an artist is in my honest opinion an insult.
@@devinwhitebear1380 bla bla bla
Now those are proper tattoos, works of art..
Japan has a tattooing culture way longer than the tebori artstyle that the Yakuza have and it dates back to the Heian period, that's more than a thousand years ago. The Ainu of the North for example were mostly tattooed and it had nothing to do with being an "Outlaw" it was just culture.
Today tattooing is becoming more and more accepted in Japan and slowly but surely this stigma that's only been around for a few hundred years will break. Definitely not anytime soon though because I still got weird looks there when I wore a t-shirt and had my sleeves out.
@Tomahawk_boy it will get better the natives of japan will keep there tattooing practice
An entire artform stigmatized. Very sad.
It is indeed very sad Denis, very sad...
@PhuongHD Le publicize your channel elsewhere
You can thank organizied crime in Japan
yeah.... because only 90% of prisoners have tattoos while 90% of people without criminal records lack ink. Tattoos are for degenerates.
@Agatha jay Agreed. The video even ends with him saying, "There's beauty in something that's hidden." Without stigmatisation, it wouldn't be hidden. There's two sides to everything.
I'm not typically a fan of tattoos, and had always decided against ever getting them for myself, but that all changed when I'd seen Tebori for the first time. It's absolutely jaw-droppingly gorgeous, like having a vibrant painting strewn across one's body.
I'd love for Tebori to become more normalized and commonplace, not just in Japan, but internationally, because it's just too amazing to leave as a taboo.
My quest to get to japan and get a tattoo from him begins
Can you give us an update of you so called quest?
He's on Instagram
Wait for me I’m still in high school 😭
What the fuck happened
Please make a vlog about your quest
I admire how passionate he is about his work and art creations. It’s inspiring and has a great message.
I absolutely love the japanese. So humble and respectful. The way they call their artist "master".. the client and even even the artist himself referring to his teacher.
Please Japan. Don't lose these beautiful customs and culture. Be proud of your art. Show it to the world. Don't let the passing of time erase your identity. Don't let Anime and technology replace a great historic culture. Be proud Japan. Cheers from Mexico.
Who else is stuck in the never ending random video watching cycle RUclips so gladly provides to us?
#metoo
Yep.
I am!
Me.
I love his work. I had a half sleeve done by him about 12 years ago.
How did you contact him?
How much was the work?
@@Saidderk he did a guest spot at the studio I used to work at
@@marktero I think it was $200 an hour. it's been a while
Dominick arduino dayum your balling ,how much got done within your time frame ?
Vice never disappoints.
@Oscar 7 bro if you're not watching their network channel you're sleep
Vice frequently disappoints especially on politics and being a shill for the DNC.
Like Vox they do best when covering culture and worst at politics.
They definitely do. lots of videos on how to smoke weed and crap. Then they make gems like this here. :)
Especially on Japan episode. 🇯🇵❤️
Ah! That sound the needle makes when he does the tattoo gives me the heebie jeebies!
Beautiful work, but I wouldn’t be able to suffer through the pain
I get the opposite feeling, like chills and a rush up my shoulders to my neck, i wanna be in that chair lol
I wonder if the pain is relative to the gun. The noise the gun makes, although gives me that butterfly feeling, is quite daunting to some
Datsun Liam
The hum of the gun is like hypnosis, the droning sound feels like a trance. Though presumably the same trance-like state can be obtained without a tattoo gun, with the sounds of his hands adeptly applying ink where it needs to go, the sounds of his breathing and your heartbeat in your chest. I imagine the world would fade into static, much like in an ordinary tattoo experience.
@@BothHands1 yeah i would agree to that. But as a newb the gun would sound intimidating, but it tickles me
@@BothHands1 same! I absolutely LOVE it
The colours are so amazing, makes me want to get one myself. Thanks Vice lol
This would be insane to have on your body, the artwork is incredible. Wow.
I’m booking a flight ASAP.
Wow! Just a video triggered you to book flight ticket means u should be very rich😅
pretty fun to watch video. well done vice!
I've seen this method first from Hori Hiro but I didn't have a clue that the colors become more vibrant this way, it's amazing.
I love the sound of the needle. It demonstrates the pain and the beauty of tattooing art. It’s simply magnificent
It reminds me when my barber shaves the remaining hair on my neck
The artwork is beautiful!
you just see the passion and respect that master Horimasa has for tattoo and tattooing. I hope to one day get a tebori tattoo done, specifically in Japan. I just hope that master Horimasa will still be tattooing when that time comes
This is some REAL craftsmanship, also this is the type of vice I enjoy watching.
i love how bright and bold the colors are. this style really is unique !
The whole thing is changing gradually with the new generations, a few years ago you could see tattoos just around the underground areas ( Roppongi, Nanba station etc. ) Nowadays you can see Japanese people with tattoos at the mall, and I'm not just talking about the most famous prefectures, I've seen quite a few around Wakayama.
A lot of this has to do with WW2, after the loss, Japan did a weird thing. Japan basically went from “imperial Japan” to losing that identity, they started to actually look to the United States and it’s culture and emulate it. Their constitution is even based on the the same one the United States of America has. Anyways, Japan adopted a lot of our beliefs too, including become a sexually repressive country, while they never were before. Tattoos were apart of the shift. The United States grew and started to accept tattoo’s, but Japan’s culture largely stayed the same, they’re stuck in 1950’s America is really a way to look at it. In many ways, that’s good because they’re very regimented as a society, but the down side is any personal individualism doesn’t really exist.
I sincerely hope this Tebori won't turn into a dying art. Incredible work. Props to VICE for covering it.
that man's shoulder piece of the dragon is one of the most stunning tattoos i've ever seen. just,, wow.
Never thought I was going to get a tattoo but I'm pretty sure it will happen.
Traitor
Don't get tatoos, the bible says those with tatoos will not inherit the kingdom of heaven.
@@dexxterlincoln5331 No one cares buddy:)
@@dexxterlincoln5331 your absoulty white o Sorry I mean white I mean right
@@dexxterlincoln5331 GTFO BOZZOOOO
he's right, there is a beauty in having them hidden and somewhat taboo. it adds so much more weight and meaning to the tattoo itself and stops the superficial proliferation of tattoos that once had real significance like has happened here in the west.
Very interesting mini-docu. I love to learn more about the far-East. As a European, I don't know much about how their world is. It's great to have a glimpse of it.
Those are AMAZING omg.
What beautiful pieces of art 💜
Amazing work from the artist and amazing work Vice for the content.
"How the Yakuza Changed Tattoo Culture in Japan"
Yakuza mentioned only twice, in the context of "I don't tattoo yakuza" and "I'm not yakuza, I just love tattoos."
???
Twice is enough
This was cool and informing. Thanks. Well done
So many of these Japanese tattoo artists have so much pride in what they do, heartwarming it is really.
finally some good content from Vice, good looks
Love the artists work and I think Vice did a great job with this interview
"Let me get the inside of my upper arm tattoo'd"
"Sounds good. Please take off your pants"
So how would you go about getting a tattoo done by this amazing artist
goto Japan
Those back tattoos are insane...... and how much pain with the technique must be crazy.
100 + hours of pain dude
@@Eidos2012 insane.... so beautiful tho
His work is just absolutely astonishing it looks so good, I would travel to Japan to get a tattoo done by him.
I always think the Japanese are great artists in every field. Nicely reported!
Say what you will about Vice but goddamn I will NEVER get tired of their documentaries covering either warzones or different aspects of art. Much respect.
4:05 As a Tattoo Artist i feel offended by this statement... its false, and its propaganda.
Pigment doesnt get better over the years... it only gets worst. It is a basic chemical process. Light + UV will bleach the Pigments.
Also on another sidenote... Tebori is FAR more trauma for the skin compaired to machines.
Example at 1:54 that White Ring? Its Scar Tissue. Something that shouldnt happen with Tattoos.
Something more to add... i do respect his Art, his Style and his old traditions. Dont get a wrong impression.
But he is clearly talking Smack... magic ink.... yeah right :P
I just want to say to people in this comment section who say "now this is art" or "now this is a tattoo artist", there's tons of tattoo artists in the world that create art, good or bad, by no means am I saying japanese tattooing isn't art nor that it's bad, it's clearly good, but for you to say "now this is a tattoo artist" is to imply that there's not a ton more just as talented in their own ways all over the world.
So precise and methodical
thank you yakuza video game series for making me wonder about this topic. very cool video. i'd love to have this style of tattoo one day.
The most beautiful tattoos I have ever seen in my life.
nice one, hope someday we will able to interview him on our channel !
hope this dude never stop cuz i wanna get my first tattoo from him ''whole upper body'' like a yakuza and my quest begins now , see you in years to come
I agree its kinda better to have your tats hidden it keeps people guessing rather than everyone just labeling you from the jump
Japanese and American traditional are like the oldest style with the most history to it. Beautiful
Amazing fun video. Well done I enjoyed this
cool documentary again, keep it up vice and i might just re subscribe
At 0:04 is that dragon and koi tattoo kiryus and nisikiyamas respectively?
the koi looks like nishiki's but the dragon looks very different
TheSoneky the artist who made the yakuza game tattoos is horitomo san, his style changed tho
We need more of this! Love Japanese tattoos and the people creating these works of art
man its such a beauty the patterns are incredible
I'm not a Yakuza, I'm in the restaurant industry......Yep, for sure
"Restaurant industry" lmao sure buddy , you couldnt even pay half a sleeve with wat ever money you make of a restaurant
JustAnotherNewYorkCityRAT he might own his restaurant
@@sweet6687 his own DRUG RESTAURANT
From what i know, he owns a ramen shop in tokyo
Vice keep making videos like these
i hope he keeps going cause its beautiful work
love these type of interesting videos
People who have Yakuza tattoos who aren't part of the Yakuza seem to often die under "weird" circumstances
the yakuza is not to be fucked with
you better still be a tattoo artist when i get my irezumi one day
👍👍👍Not the fan of tattoos but love them as an artform and his work is amazing. Love and cheers from India.👍👍👍
Vivek Tiwari not a fan of tattoos *on yourself* but love them as an art form. Otherwise what you said is redundant.
For some reason I have this feeling, that this gap was left on purpose: as old people work by old-style & newbies need to get a medical license. They continue their work, concurrency is regulated somehow, and future generations are the first step in regulating the industry once the old masters will die.
I'm Japanese / American and to be honest. The culture in Japan is still very strong. Most are uniform in the way they want to look and act. Very conservative styles, very "respectful" mannerisms. It's changing and the youth does have a western influence. Still today if you have something out of the ordinary or express yourself through what your wear or even color your hair it's given much attention. Yakuza are not completely to blame for the negative judgment from the Japanese. It's just so outside of the uniform look or what's expected of you as a Japanese person. Very regimented and respectful society. Going away from that is like you're rebellious and didn't have enough shoes thrown at you when you were young. They don't care if they see tattoos on Americans because they expect that from our culture. It's just very different.
I have not a single tattoo on my body, but I do like the Japanese style tattoos. I really like the visuals and the style of how they look. If it's the first tattoo's I get definitely it's Japanese style tattoos. Something about the Japanese, the food and culture. Funny though I've lived in Southeast Asia for 8 years, but I have never been to Japan. It's one of my list of destination to visit next time I travel over to Asia.
The koi and dragon in the beginning were from nishkiyama and Kiryu from the Yakuza series
Great doc !
this is the vice i subscribed for!
Master Horimasa, is he lord of his domain?, the sound of running water and the smell of petrichor and cherry blossoms in winter make me cry... it is sad to think of lost at mount fuji... it looks sick from the cctv in Nagaike Shinsui park!
More quality content like this, please 👍🏼
That’s messed up. He would be popular here in America because it’s considered art. When I visited the Philippines 10 yrs ago, after leaving there to live in America, my relatives didn’t really understand why I like tattoos. Especially for a girl, it’s frowned upon. I told them what’s the big deal? Our ancestors were big on tattoos. I saw native tribes people have tattoos all over their bodies, men and women. In fact they still do. I believe that because the country was colonized by Spain for 400 yrs, they suppressed a lot of stuff in our culture. They tried to erase our ways of life but it survived. They did the same with our martial arts, eskrima but the practitioners kept it alive and practiced in secrecy. As long as there people that are passionate about stuff like this type of tattooing, it will survive. People of substance appreciate arts and craftsmanship.
Fucking astonishing linework and shading. All respect
Where can I find this dude exactly?🙇♂️
Vice is back!
I dream of getting a whole back tattoo made by one of these great masters. A hannya or an umiboshi or a majestic crane would be spectacular.
Beautiful work
My dad had these tattoos I wish I could find a artist in USA that could do them as well as my dads in Japan
Wonder what leads the colour to become more vibrant over time?
Not using a tattoo machine
Black and grey/white japanese traditional >
I was STOKED when he said he preferred doing it that way that's awesome
Does anyone know why the colours become more vibrant with this method? Is it the ink or the method that influences this? Such an amazing skill, this man could make a fortune in the west.
It's not illegal to be tattooed in Japan, but in many places, they won't let you in, because people with tattoo's as seen as members of the Yakuza.
thank you for the work, guys :)
Vice dropping heat again finally.
I got kicked out of an Onsen (traditional Japanese hot springs) In Tokyo because I have Tattoos, realized later how culturally embedded is the Yakuza association with Tattoos..
Yuval Mann
How big are your tattoos? How long ago was it? I have a fox's paw print on my back about 2 inches diameter, and didn't have any trouble at any onsen in Nagasaki/Fukuoka/the rest of Kyushu. Never been to Honshu though.
But i was told there were a lot of yakuza run onsen in Nagasaki, though it might have just been exaggeration or something lost in translation, since i didn't hear it first hand from a local, but rather from some other students who were staying there.
@@BothHands1 In the past it was normal to reject people with tattoos because many people stopped from going to an Onsen frequented by Yakuza and criminals. Now a foreigner can't be part of Yakuza so if the tattoo is not too big they will let you in (and maybe cover it)
@@BothHands1 It was a few months ago.
but it was a very traditional (and the best) Onsen in Tokyo. In other more touristic Onsens, I didn't have a problem.
Regardless, they were very polite about it and calmly asked me out, the next time I went there I just covered my Tatooes (partially since I have a few) and other than few funny angry looks from some of the elderly Japanese people - it was all good :)
@@yuvalmann Ah, that makes a lot more sense now. Though I've been to Onsen out in the mountains, far away from any tourist traffic, and didn't get so much as a second look. It might be that they're more relaxed in Kyushu than Tokyo, or maybe you just had an unfortunate encounter with one specific employee who's still stuck in the old ways.
Or it may be the difference in sizes between our tattoos; mine is quite small and can mostly be covered by my hair if I choose to do so.
Thank you for your response :)
I'm going to Tokyo next year for the Olympics and I'm seriously considering a small piece like this by tebori tattooing.
The colors look crazy! I will definitely look into getting sleeves done by him in the next 5 years. Hopefully he stays doing this by then 😅😅
It's irrational that the Japanese government doesn't fully legalize this fantastic form of Art, just because it has links to the Yakuza...I mean, so what? As far as I know, being a Yakuza is not illegal, so why being tattooed is still frowned upon in such an advanced country as Japan? There is absolutely no logic in this., and it is hugely unfair to the Artists...It is a beautiful traditional Art, and it shouldn't perish. If I could afford it, I would love to get a traditional Japanese Tebori tattoo from this sensei...
How do the colors become more vibrant over time?
As a Mexican I would love to have a Japanese tattoo artist do something like in their style but instead of dragons and stuff like that something from my culture like Aztecs and pyramids and stuff
I’m a Japanese person who came to U.S. as a kid. I want to get tattoos, but they must be where they are hidden or be small enough to be able to be covered up by bandaids, since I go back to visit Japan every year.