The Army Has a Staffing Problem – Everyone Is Inked

Who didn’t see this one coming?

Army recruits face a strict new tattoo policy, posing the question whether there are enough ink-free bodies out there to protect the United States.

The Army Has a Staffing Problem – Everyone Is Inked

Why did David Dimbleby get a tattoo – to stand out, or fit in?

Why do standing out or fitting in have to be the only two reasons behind a tattoo?

Why did David Dimbleby get a tattoo – to stand out, or fit in?

Japanese Tattoos: From Yakuza to Artisans, Aesthetes

Traditional Japanese bodysuit tattoos are startling to behold, enveloping the shoulders to the buttocks with designs that draw from nature, religion and folklore.

It’s rare to see them in the flesh, however, because of their associations with yakuza, organized-crime syndicates whose activities span drug trafficking to the sex industry. In Japan, tattoos are banned in gyms, golf courses, hot springs and spas. Last year, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto launched a crackdown on tattooed government employees, asking them to confess to any inked body parts in a public survey.

Japanese Tattoos: From Yakuza to Artisans, Aesthetes