What The Japanese Think Of Tattoos | ASIAN BOSS 

That Japanese guy with tattoos was so cheerful and spoke with child-like passion. Really refreshing.

I was dying when he said "foreigners with tattoos look cool, not Japanese" lol they are so strict when it comes to their own, but foreigners always get so many exceptions because they already won't ever be accepted as Japanese anyway. It's kind of a double edged sword because you won't be discriminated against for things that Japanese people would, if you're a foreigner, but that's because you're already being discriminated against for just not being Japanese. .

Has a tattoo saying *no waifu no lifu* "He must be a yakuza"

So basically tattoo in foreigners are ok because they can't be yakuza.

That one was cool, like a mini documentary. Thank you for those videos, Asian Boss!

Good stuff. I spent some time teaching English in Japan with my full tattoo sleeve on my left arm and it was a uphill struggle to say the least. I could not roll up my sleeves at all even on a scorching day because they feared it will undermine not just me but the school's image and respectability. Funnily enough, it wasn't exactly a secret that I had tattoos since I've met plenty of students and their parents whilst shopping and before long everyone at the school knew. I had some serious line of questioning from couple of parents I've met but most of them seemed not too fussed, albeit little surprised. I definitely got a pass since I'm a gaijin in their eyes (technically I'm half-Japanese with citizenship). The best reaction I got was from one of my student's grandma at a supermarket. The student introduces me to her grandparent and she walks up to me, grabs my arm and studies it for a while a says　綺麗だね、あんたばかだけど。(It's beautiful, but you're stupid).

If he was in America his passion for art as a tattoo artist would of been appreciated.

The contrast between the opinions of the tattoo artist and the public added a lot to the subject of the video.

It's weird how in Japanese movies they always portray tatoos as badass or even a symbol of significance to a character but in their culture it's looked down upon.

"With the Tokyo Olympics..." Yeah, about that...

"Not to be racist" then continues to compliment the other race,thats like the complete opposite my guy

Was that tattoo Tokyo Ghoul's Kaneki and Rize? That was pretty amazing!!

A new way of filming, it was a really great video ! 😁

Thank you Asian Boss for anothor amazing video. His art style is so beautiful

What a shame. Japan has such a rich history of doing amazing tattoos. It was once a really cool part of their culture.

I always find vids about people's opinions on tattoos interesting. So, thank you for making this vid. I currently live and work in Japan and have a lot of tattoos. So far, I've had positive reactions to my tattoos - and I did get to enter one onsen; but that's probably because a lot of tourists go there; and I think being a foreigner definitely helps. The kids I work with here all know and have seen my tattoos. But that's because I got permission from the school to be able to roll up my sleeves in the hot temperature. Kids here are very fascinated and ask a lot of questions, which is great. I do tell them the truth too; yes, it's fashionable overseas and yes, it hurts.

videos are getting better! great work guys😁

So informative !!! Love this

I really like the flow of this video

Tattoo is not illegal in Japan. But the history and culture made it super inconvenient to have tattoos in Japan.

Can we just stop for a minute and talk about the tattoo artist's deep voice ? That plus the Japanese language, I would listen to him for hours !

As a foreigner covered in tattoos and who recently visited Tokyo, I definitely felt the unease from a lot of Japanese people around me. I knew of Japan's outlook on tattoos before going but it was also a country I had always wanted to visit but even though my tattoos may have made me look like an outcast or criminal I still remained respectful and always polite because in the end it is not my country. I found the younger generation to be morr accepting of my tattoos and were not really all that fazed by them. I made some good friends on my stay. I believe the stigma will eventually die out given a few more decades as the younger generations get older and more and more tattoo parlors become mainstream in Japan.

Thanks, Kei and Aki! Very interesting. I didn’t know it was considered such a stigma in Japan. Really enjoyed this mini-documentary-style format! 👍

Love the videos and seeing real and different opinions coming from Asia!

such an underrated channel, talk about learning something new everyday

Love this.

Thanks for this video. I love how this channel's style is getting more and more professional, while always keeping a fresh and dynamic appeal. Great work!

The interview with a tattoo artist made this video so much more compelling and informative. Great editing as well. Very impressive, keep up the good work guys!

Thank you for the video! I’m planning on getting tattoos and move to Japan in several years, so hearing the Japanese’ opinion directly is greatly important for me. Very helpful and informative, as usual. I’m in love with your channel!

It's amazing how the guy can talk while hardly moving his mouth.

I love this new format of filming! Like others have said, it feels more like a documentary this way, and I find it super interesting. As for the topic, I'm mostly for tattoos. Nothing against people who get tattoos, and I may want one myself one day. The only time I find it difficult to be okay with it is when people have tattoos on their heads/faces, because at that point I feel like you've gone just a little too far. That's just my opinion, though.

It’s awesome to see Kei doing interviews again! Thanks for the upload

That Tokyo Ghoul tattoo was fantastic!

Great video. Very well done and covering all the issues.

Yesss! Finally another new video, thank you Asian Boss! I really like this topic about tattoo filmed in such an amazing and creative way.

Interesting theme! And the new intro/outro sound and camera angle at the beginning is very cool, too. Keep up with this good work, Mr. Kei!

I think the tattoo artist could also be a great ventriloquist !

Not to be racist buuuuuuttt ...LOL I am so glad I subbed to this channel , getting an inside look into japan culture is great.

I can't get enough of this style of reporting. This is by far the best among all the Japanese channels on RU-vid. Thank you AsianBoss!!!!

I liked this format. The insider opinion and the public opinion. It gives the topic good depth.

Great video! I would love to see other countries perspectives on this topic too as I feel like tattoos are seen negatively throughout a lot of asia

Yayyy first one! Love your work!

Nice! I really prefer that format, way more interesting than simply interviewing individuals. Great work!

I'm glad I found this channel. Seeing people's opinions overseas is interesting and entertaining.

Ooh stepping up production value! Nice documentary-style video :D

Wow best video you have done with the whole like documentary style and the camera shots and the questions were on point. Really loved this video.

I really enjoyed the formatting style you used for this video! As informative and entertaining to view, as ever.

Asian boss videos are always dope but this is extra dope! Great job and really informative

I liked the video!! More deep insights and it was like a mini-documentary .

I'm so early! And as usual amazing content! ❤ i never fail to learn something new from this channel

I'm a new subscriber and I'm addicted to Asian Boss, thank you guys for the amazing content!!

You guys are literally upping your game. I see you with that b roll! Keep em coming! I love seeing Japanese, Korean, and Chinese opinions on things.

I really like the documentary type of filming also really informative.

I can't imagine how much work went into making this video compared to your usual format, but it turned out really well! Very informative. If I may add a suggestion: make English subtitles through youtube system, not hardcoded in the video. This would simplify work for community translators and open your channel to even wider audiences.

I really loved the format for this video. We got to see all the angles. Id love to keep seeing that in Asian Boss videos 👍

Thank you, Asian Boss for another great video!

Hell I wanna get a tattoo from Aki one day, this dude is so chill.

Japanese, tattoo artists do some of the MOST beautiful work that I've EEEVER seen. I would definitely take a trip there JUST to get a tattoo. SO awwwesome 👌 💗

Love it. As an American tattoo enthusiast and Asian culture lover this was rather amazing to watch. There is still a rather large stigma in America as well in certain parts of the country but it is becoming more accepted over the past 10-20 years. Thank you so much!

Love this kind of topic. Great video, loved it

I LOVE THE CHINESE SUBTITLES!!!

Man Japanese is such a beautiful and elegant language

Such a fine job, Asian Boss. Thank you!!

This video was absolutely amazing and very informative. Thank you !

Bruh no shade on japan love the place but they need to change their stereotype for sure

I never knew that people in Japan had this kind of opinion on Tattoos. I'm glad you guys can do these things

Lovin your videos guys! One of my favorite channels on RU-vid!

You guys are really starting to bring it. Good job.

I'm Korean with tattoo, living in Tokyo, and it's hard. Sometime, I wish I looked different from Japanese LOL.

I actually love this

This video was so well done! Good job guys

This channel has great videos, I learn a lot.

Really interesting video. Especially as someone from America, considering that about 50% of the teachers at my school have tattoos (including the principal lol). They are all also young (mid 20s to 30s) so that may be a factor.

loved the interview with the tattoo artist first. seems like a really cool guys. set a great tone for the video.

I really like how you filmed this video! thank you asisan boss!

Asian Boss channel is always so informative . On a side note, digging the new hair style. Suits your face and jawline much more. Peace!

Interesting video, I love these kinds of topics. Although my boyfriend has tattoos when he went to a bathhouse once he saw a guy covered in tattoos and everyone was terrified because he looked like a gang member. I'm pretty amazed by tattoos but they wouldn't suit me personally

In my culture, traditional tattoos are a reverent part of our lives. It’s a process many family members partake and is celebrated together. I can’t imagine how it feels to tie tattoos to gang relations. Definitely a culture shock

Very well made and so enjoyable to watch. Another great video.

Thanks again Asian Boss. I will be sharing this video with some friends

Article about *_Rugby World Cup 2019_* to be held in Japan stated that they're telling their players and fans to cover up tattoos so the Japanese people won't think they're part of the Yakuza. Gave off the impression that Japanese people can't tell the difference between a tattooed Japanese Yakuza gangster and a tattooed Polynesian/European rugby player.

Tattoos have been use for many people around the world for many centuries. Unfortunately, tattoos in the media is the reason why people who have tattoos will get a bad rap due to stereotypes that they see on t.v. I think that people need to do more research about the history of tattoos before jumping the gun or being bias.

as always thanks for informative content !!! have a nice sunday

This was a really interesting watch, I'm glad I stumbled across it :)

It seems a bit prudent, but this is their culture, and I decided that I WANT TO RESPECT THEIR CULTURE. I'm Chinese Canadian and I've moved to UK for uni, back then I visited Japan and I have some large tattoos on my arms and legs and on my shoulder as well. It was summer so I was in T shirts and short pants the day I arrived. But the next day my Japanese friend had a very very serious talk with me cuz we planning to go to a hotspring place in the winter, she said if I wanna go, we must rent a private pool, she also suggested me to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when I m going out. I couldn't be bothered back then, but when I got back to the hotel I went to the gym, and the staff there told me that if I wanna use the gym facilities I must cover up my tattoos. Later on my friend told me more things about tattoos in Japan, tattoos especially large colored ones are often considered a symbol of mafia. So if I go to a restaurant or pub with my tattoos showing, other customers might think that this restaurant or pub is a gathering place for the mafia, and it would bring on a lot of problems for the owners. Especially that I am Asian, when people first see me they consider me as a Japanese. So I started going out in long sleeve shirts and long pants in like 37 degrees, and I can tell that the cashiers in the convienient stores and waitors and waitressses in restaurants are much more friendlier than previous ones I ve met.

Even in the west, tattoos weren't always acceptable. People used to only associate them with criminals. Even my mom is still skeptical of people with a lot of tattoos. But it's interesting that one lady said that she thinks after the Olympics Japan will more accepting. Japan already thinks it's okay for foreigners to have tattoos. I doubt a bunch of foreigners with tattoos is going to make Japanese people that it's okay for Japanese people to have tattoos.

It's impressive how the quality of this channel just keeps getting better

That was an amazing video !! Not just asking random people but actually interviewing a japanese tattoo artist! Loved itt so much plus his rize san and kaneki tattoo was bomb😍 i think ill make a reservation at his place when i come to japan 😻

Damn his drawing are amazing

i’d love to see this same question done in China as well !

The quality of your videos it's going up!! Keep it this way!!!

Great episode, as always.

Can we talk about the acceptable level of PDA in India, with Valentine day coming up, i am curious? If they even celebrate it

I would be very much interested to learn more about the attitudes of Japanese towards foreigners with tattoos. This segment only focuses on one couple who agreed there were different standards for Japanese and foreigners.

This is an amazing video and very helpful. I've always wanted to get tattoos ( visible ones also ) but I'm also trying to study abroad in Japan. This video is making me rethink where to get them.

Very interesting! Thanks again for the great video, Asian Boss

「タツー」と言われる度に？ってなってる。

Do Japanese are so polite. That way like “ not to be racist” then just says we look cool.

I love your videos, they are very interesting to watch♥

I love it. Such a nuanced topic that probably never crosses the mind of someone outside of Japan, yet really gives you some insight into the minds of the Japanese people.