Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Japan and Tattoes

This is a sign you'll often see at public places like pools, spas, onsens and ofuros (bath houses). To the Japanese, a tatoo signifies involvement with the mafia or being part of some sort of gang or criminal, therefore, they ban persons from entering who have a tatoo.


1 comment:

MareAmi said...

Gotta love that the characters are both gaigin, lol.