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Friday, July 17, 2009

Tattoo Tradition

Chinese Dragon Tattoo


The most famous tattoo tradition is probably the Chinese, even more Japanese, the latter has developed a virtually separate and isolated from the rest, it has developed a strong and significant, inherent and identifiable elements. In Japan, for example, Samurai was tattooed in the sign of belonging to his lord, or members of the high priesthood, as a sign of susceptibility, and service to the emperor. In recent times, some elements have taken marginalized communities, including some criminal (notorious yakuza).

Japanese Tattoos