I Walked Around Japan with Fake Tattoos

[@akidearest]

hey guys let me know what tattoo on my body you think I should get. I personally think I should get the one that looks like Alchemy Stars which you can download at the US Server bit.ly/akidearest_AlchemyStars or the global link bit.ly/akidearest_AlchemyStars while using code SummerEvent to treat yourself to 1 free character. #ad #alchemystars #ididthat

[@amina..22]

joestar birthmark

[@rosepl-d2g]

Ok

[@rosepl-d2g]

I love your channel :D

[@Zephyr616]

tentacle-sama of course!

[@timewimeydarling]

the tomie-san one it looks really cool! and fits u

[@thetkennedy]

I do think that having more of a full sleeve might raise more questions, especially in the countryside - in comparison the a variety of tattoos scattered around ones body. As the sleeves can remind people of the Yakuza more, and since random tattoos are becoming more normalised by the younger generation. That being said, I and friends of mine with full sleeves have never had a problem (speaking from personal experience) from having full or half sleeves of tattoos :)

[@Awomanontheinternet]

Might depends on whether someone is foreign or Japanese. I'm heavily tattooed and never got anything other than a passing look, both in the city and country side.

[@partyintheclouz]

theres this youtuber i watch and he spent like 3 months in Japan if i'm right??? and he's like COVERED in tattoos meaning face, hands, legs, arms, chest, etc. he said that there wasn't a single time someone actually said something, just people glaring in the train sometimes for example but that literally happens in every country probably also because japanese people could clearly see that he was western european and not asian/japanese

[@thetkennedy]

@@Awomanontheinternet I definitely agree with this! As someone who is Asian, my main concern was that I'd get a few more looks that my non-asian friends. I had a few people ask me about my tattoos (all nice things) but that was about it!

[@miniaturelabyrinth7765]

Shiiiiiit. Im currently Doing my entire arm, Hand and fingers ahaha.

[@mooselove]

My full studio ghibli sleeve is very gangster

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Joey should do this by getting a huge Joestar tattoo and he'd look like a real JoJo character.

[@mikudayoooooo]

oh boy

[@beesbeesbeesbeesbees]

Joey Joestar Stand Name: The Anime Man Stand Ability: Enables you to create an infinite amount of Energy Jelly

[@nerrahh]

so we meet again..

[@kacchan2.068]

Ah Hi again

[@namelessking111]

@@beesbeesbeesbeesbees Wait, shouldn't that ability make the stand name "Dr. Jelly" instead?

[@otgenesis7410]

Aki- "I'm gonna walk around with tattoos like a gangster" Joey- *Alright good luck with that*

[@moonchild8477]

*magnificent*

[@CHEFPKR]

My wife and I are planning on visiting when things open up again, but my entire back is covered and I'm planning on a full sleeve soon. I would be extremely sad about not being able to go into certain onsens etc.

[@s0l0poly71]

You don’t need to be too worried, the stigma is mostly against Japanese with tattoos and not really much so against tourists. It’s still sad tho.

[@JenniScho]

I would recommend Kinosaki Onsen, its a full onsen town where tattoos are allowed! It is absolutely beautiful! :) I went with two half sleeves, neck, both feet, and my thigh done, and one of my half sleeves is tebori traditional Japanese tattoo and I had no issues at all!

[@lei5912]

Since most public onsens (also pools and similar places) sadly don't allow tattoos, I suggest you just research which ones allow them before you go to Japan

[@michaelg486]

just get a private one

[@DwNecrid]

I feel you on that. I have a full sleeve and rib piece. Slowly working towards a suit but i really want to visit Japan. Lots of a research on which ones will allow, many private onsens will allow you as the bath is usually attached to your room

[@midnightghost_2]

I have a couple tattoos in somewhat “hidden” spots- wrist, ear and lower leg/ ankle. my mom says none on my arms until after my wedding so any where that I can cover is ok for the most part😅and it’s kinda nice knowing Japan is beginning to be just a tiny more lenient on tattoos cause I would love to go sometime in my life and not be too worried about my tats

[@VioletBlackWings]

Congrats on getting engaged! Just so you know I've had lots of friends covered in tattoos getting married and I personally think it makes the weddings even more beautiful with visible tats! Do whatever feels right for you, arm tats or no tats for your wedding! ^.^

[@sharlainjapan]

Oh damn you look cute with those tattoos though 👀

[@akidearest]

I hella want them, duddeeeee

[@tungstenrat3994]

Hope your voice will soon recover!

[@ayss2611]

@@akidearest If you want them, you get them

[@lucascoval828]

@@akidearest Don't do it. You know who didn't have tattoos and was still cool? Jesus.

[@FoxYinnyy]

@@lucascoval828 What the heck?

[@Lee-lm2bn]

I've seen a lot of tourists walking around with sleeves tattoos, sometimes they received strange looks from passengers, but otherwise nobody was rly concerned, at least in Tokyo. I think especially the younger generation is about to normalise tattoos in public. I'm not sure about rural areas tho.

[@idislikemints]

It might also be that they don't concerne themselves with foreigners that much and also the fact that being Japanese and having entire parts of the body tattooed might raise a lot more questions/worries since the possibility of them being yakuza is a lot higher than a random person from Europe or another part of the world.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

@@idislikemints So true. If you're white or black or any non Asian race basically, people don't care because chances are you aren't even Japanese, let alone Yakuza. Gyms and water parks are a different story, because big chains can't risk being associated with any gangs, so they try to maneuver around it by having blanket rules concerning tats (and obviously, each individual employee doesn't have a say in whether people "look" Yakuza or not).

[@cats14779]

My boyfriend is quite heavily tattooed (lots on his arms, so quite hard to hide) and my thighs and stomach are tattooed. We went to the expected tourist spots when visiting Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto) and we didn’t really find that people cared much. Old folks stared, but that’s no different to what we experience at home in Australia. It’s cool to see that tattoos are starting to lose their stigma in Japan -Japanese traditional is highly regarded and strongly referenced globally, and it’s no coincidence that a lot of history’s most iconic tattoo artists - Sailor Jerry, Ed Hardy, Ben Corday - are influenced by Japanese tattooing. It’s timeless.

[@PichuMoreno]

2:00 I was trully confused by this bit until the ad started, bless you both made me laugh really hard

[@sesshomaruct]

Same i thought something was wrong with me

[@shiichuYAMamoto]

I had pikachu face afterwards :')

[@therussianprincess7036]

“You’re either a Pikachu person or an Eevee person” *truer words have never been spoken*

[@ThatBisexualBaby]

I'm a squirtel person- rip

[@bucketsareunderrated7258]

Eevee is poggers

[@princeapoopoo5787]

I guess I'm an Eevee person, but only because Jolteon is my favourite electric type Pokemon.

[@cuevas8405]

Russian princess is trying to start conflict

[@minxbella9342]

Lmao ikr 🤣🤣

[@jeannedarcist]

I would love to hear more about the real life in japan. Imagine a person who is not an influencer living in japan. Is it true that you are not allowed to leave work befor your boss does? Or that no one use the vacation bc they are scared to lose the job? I love visiting japan but i can't imagine living there forever. Finding real friends must be hard too

[@Scopatone]

Leaving work before your boss is entirely dependent on your company. Many companies expect you to stay until the boss is done but its not always a requirement, but it does make you look bad to leave before them and could have social/professional implications in the workplace. Same for taking vacation. Few people use their vacation days just because it makes them bad when nobody else does it and can affect professional relationships. Most of these rules are unspoken and breaking them won't get you yelled at or fired, but they will affect how people view you as a worker and could possibly have professional consequences when it comes time to evaluate you for raises, promotions, or just general invitations. Some bosses may give foreigners a pass just for being foreign, but its no guarantee. And yes, making friends in large cities is hard because people just focus on work. Its easier in smaller places and Osaka has a reputation for being friendlier. Nobody in Tokyo gives af about you lol

[@zedamex]

I've heard of the boss waiting for employee waiting for boss situation but everyone I know seems to get out 0-40min after their scheduled end time (usually busy and hasn't finished everything). Taking Holidays is a burden on the others, many can but usually only a couple of extra days.(not none), I've seen some cases of people who can't take holidays unless its a wedding or funeral. Because "no one else is available to do your job". They often have their holidays owing converted to extra pay. At least thats my experience.

[@cgvanheerden4190]

Look up Paulo from Tokyo

[@heromedley]

i thought that one was just a formality type thing. its not required but if you leave early before your boss does people would look down on you

[@bsummers1386]

Yea Aki and Joey aren’t natives to Japan. Plus they aren’t the working class.

[@a-rat-with-a-glaive]

I love that Joey is literally the only other person I've ever heard use the term dendrophilia

[@Elthian]

Dendrophilia? Like a person who loves nature?

[@nalle-chan]

@@Elthian they might love nature too much lol

[@agsmith43]

Tatooes will have a good increase with the new law. This means many underground tattoo artist can set up shop. I'm so excited for Japanese tattoo artist, such a huge win!!

[@TheMasterOfDooM]

I know someone else who likes to walk around japan

[@chiquitomilo]

Who

[@humoroushazar9928]

That pink guy 😰😰

[@ElusiaVT]

Book Walker?

[@raineyraine5887]

Rambalac of course

[@mankohole]

Abroad >:)

[@jy5742]

ok but like blue’s tattoos are so dope 👀👀

[@nicovamp]

Right?? Their whole style is cool too

[@milklea]

the second you said 'tattoo friendly onsen' i almost cried, its a dream of mine to visit onsen someday and i have tattoos and i've been so downtrodden over it, i'm so happy now though!!! like oh my god, this gave me such relief TY AKI

[@chib_bibi]

good to hear that Japan is slowly but surely moving towards acceptance of tattoos! also I never hear of blluist and um they are so attractive what 😳

[@Lee-lm2bn]

On my trip trough Japan I've actually seen a few bathhouses/hot springs which don't feel bothered by tattooed guests. Some elderly people might see a connection to Yakuza or thugs tho, but at least we're making progress.

[@NitroPixel101]

I personally really hate tattoos but i don't have anything against people that like them. What i am understanding is the only reason people in japan hates them is because it's linked to the yakuza? If there is more please give me more information

[@iroak2714]

@@NitroPixel101 from what i know they are hated because jakuza and prisioners that in Japan where marked with tatoos like a form of punishment .

[@hachi7100]

I'm so sorry but I almost passed out seeing Blue and Grey they are literally beautiful and my bi panic is escalating.

[@SatelliteSelina]

RIGHT

[@kestrakai]

literally had the same reaction !

[@xXxjxXx-ww3et]

I literally gasped they're both eye catching beautiful

[@charliecaturnip4438]

I feel less alone 😂😂😂

[@kierznercaores8809]

I think the stigma comes from full arm tattoos or full body tattoos cause that's usually associated with the yakuza.. i think japanese people would be more lenient towards smaller tattoos that can easily be covered up

[@lucascoval828]

The stigma is all for the best.

[@OxyPox]

@@lucascoval828 No ? Tattoos rock !

[@lucascoval828]

@@OxyPox No. You need the stigma so the very few people with tattoos can be the cool ones. In US, everyone has tattoos. Nobody is cool.

[@murrayandrew7989]

Full Metal Alchemist nostalgic flashbacks after hearing "Alchemy"multiple times

[@stelliana_vkei]

literally me

[@randomgrmlin]

Thought that’s what they were referring too.

[@crusty788]

I live in the US. I have a full sleeve on my left arm and even though I get a lot of positive comments on it, my parents don't believe that I can work in a proper office environment with it showing. No matter how much I tell my parents that I don't feel that the traditional office environment is the right fit for me, they don't believe I can make a good enough living without such a traditional job. So even in the US there is still that stigma towards tattoos.

[@robpotatoes6514]

I felt extremely uncomfortable walking around osaka with my half sleeve tattoo

[@sprig_gen]

What was the tattoo?

[@robpotatoes6514]

@@sprig_gen a lion face

[@sprig_gen]

@@robpotatoes6514 wow that's really cool

[@sumire6810]

@@robpotatoes6514 oh no! How scared I would’ve been!! I love tattoos but when someone here sees a tattoo that isn’t anime it gets a little more scary looking (・Д・) I bet it looks sick though!!!

[@jaba06]

I was the exact opposite, felt WAY more comfortable showing my tats in Osaka, some locals working there even complemented them which surprised me actually!

[@goldyfishies]

The one thing that struck me as shocking was seeing people in what looked like an elevator/lift smoking? In Oregon smoking is not allowed inside.(unless its your private property and you're okay with it) most places have outdoor enclosures for smoking and have signs on doors/windows that state, "no smoking within 10 feet of entrance" People aren't even allowed to smoke in bars any more.

[@lo0ser555]

that's a smoking room. smoking isn't allowed on the streets so they build smoking rooms all over the city.

[@briannarivera3211]

I was surprised by that too

[@CheshieD]

@@lo0ser555 ooohhh ok, thank you for explaining!

[@Zephyr616]

@@lo0ser555 yeah, it looked like one of the smoking areas we get in pubs here in the UK that usually have seats and some form of shelter with heating. Not all places have them, but a lot of pubs have smoking areas that are inside-outside, if you know what I mean.

[@bigfotpeesonyoutube9647]

And thank God.

[@C0L3Y]

You mentioned how it's harder to be vegan in Japan. I would really like to see a video about that. I want to visit Japan one day and don't really know what it's like, especially outside Tokyo.

[@myedenstory]

I don't eat fish and i'm vegetarian with a really picky taste. I'm no vegan but i still would have problems to find somthing to eat in Japan which is a shame 'cause i really want to go there...

[@starandeath4735]

In japan, every vegetable and fruit is made with the highest care and quality so it cost at least 50$ for one pack of veggies or fruits

[@Milkywaynova]

Aki: umbrellas scar me _Literally 2.0 seconds later_ _Uses umbrella_

[@leilalove3462]

I feel like densely populated areas are the ones were you will have the least issues. Judgy old people aren't in touristy places, they are in random small towns you might or might not visit 😂

[@Yusu8]

I've never seen such a good and smooth transition to ALCHEMY STARS!

[@英語わかりません]

About the reaction I expected. Just don't go out of your way to flaunt them and you'll probably be fine.

[@Shyress]

Plus, there are alot of foreigners. So people there see tattoos often. It maybe would have been different if she visited a smaller town, like she said. Maybe there the reactions would have been different.

[@odditygaming5759]

As a tattoo artist, it's really encouraging to hear about the new law. Requiring a medical license to tattoo was such a massive and rediculous hoop to jump through, hopefully the underground stuff can start rising to the surface and blossoming more. Shame the full stigma won't change for a long while but art is art. After a while, it's hard not to see it for what it is: beautiful.

[@ArtsyAustin]

This is so informative and I love it. Also the Blluist peeps looks so cool!

[@NaoKeysVT]

Ughh I love Blu's look. So cool. Think a lot of older generation Asians are still intimidated by tattoos. A lot of my friends, despite living in NA for a long time still hide tattoos from their parents because of that.

[@ripples2.0]

I found its not just Japan, but even here in America if you're heavily tattooed people can look at you weird. I live in the midwest where if you arent in a major city and more in the country with tattoos, theres still a stigma around them. Good to see the worlds being more open to tattoos and body mods

[@rapthor666]

Same in more rural areas in Western Europe. Laughed hard when my sis got a big tattoo and told my dad just after how big it was

[@losercouture]

A girl I go to class with can't hear the end of it when she got tattoos the teachers wouldn't stop complaining about it

[@shotarokaneda3671]

As seen from the Yakuza people with tattoos: it’s a lot of the same style and area (back, chest, shoulder down to the wrist) so my question has always been “Why all tattoos when it’s so obvious which ones have been/are in the Yakuza?”

[@tyranitararmaldo]

"I don't know what that says, but I am going to put it on my chest" Ah! I see you work for the fashion industry xD

[@tungstenrat3994]

Joey testing the waters to see if it's safe for him to get the Led Zeppelin tattoo 😂😂.

[@Waifu4Life]

Imagine telling a paying customer that you won't accept their business because of an art on your body due to an old stigma.

[@reiayami3609]

It's their rules and we have to respect it

[@anjellalo972]

Maybe they think it would scare business away if there were multiple people with tats at their gym

[@Waifu4Life]

@@reiayami3609 ...and I can have a rule saying no blue pants allowed, but that doesn't mean it's and good rule. Any smart business person should never turn away customers unless they're doing something illegal.

[@Waifu4Life]

@@anjellalo972 .. and if no gyms would turn away people with tattoos, what would these customers with backwards thinking do? Open their own gyms with hookers and blackjack? No, they would shut-up and continue going to the gym. As long as you have business that will encourage old stigmas like this, some people will never change their ways. Also for the record, I don't have tattoos nor do I want one, I'm just a smart businessman .

[@anjellalo972]

@@Waifu4Life I didn't say it was right or good, I was just saying what the thought process probably is for businesses like onsens and gyms. If a law were placed against discrimination of customers based on tattoos, then people who are afraid of tattoos would have to deal with it or not go and business wouldn't be hurt that bad. If we're talking about a random gym changes their rules, and they get a couple people with tattoos join, then maybe they could loose business from customers that will leave to join a "no tattoos" gym and also could deter possible customers who visit and see "scary" people. I don't have tattoos either, but I'd love to some day! I wanna get matching ones with my family. Anyways, the whole tattoo thing being not allowed in japan will probably fizzle out over time as sentimental tattoos become more common there. Eventually, gyms might have less customers by having the no tattoos rule, from a business standpoint they will then all change and remove the rule.

[@mamaeda5169]

Tattoos do be looking sick tho

[@bjp1101]

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[@helpmereach1kwithstupidvid513]

H i Toko

[@mamaeda5169]

@@helpmereach1kwithstupidvid513 Heyo

[@junoleigh6302]

I have a ton of large tattoos, and took a several week trip to Japan in 2019. They didn't bother my trip at all. I even was able to use a public bath, but it was foreigner friendly mind you. So, they didn't have strict policies against them. I rented private baths most of the time though. Some people were definitely curious about them or said the colors were pretty. I also caught a conversation between two Japanese salary men on the train one afternoon, they just mentioned how it seems to be "popular" amongst foreign people. They never made any mean comments about them, just observations. If I was going to someplace quieter, I would wear long sleeves to cover them. Just to be a little more polite.

[@arielkagamine3782]

I never get bored whenever aki do the advertisement because it's never boring and it always caught me off guard xD

[@iwantabagel5322]

aki you should consider actually getting tattoos like that, they look rlly cute on you!

[@Notheare]

Any specific reason you want a bagel?

[@eemeli7093]

@@Notheare bread is god

[@ap0ll0_xxi]

Ikr!?

[@randomz1267]

Why would anyone deface their own body by tattooing in it! Seriously you people are deluded

[@lmaomaya]

ngl they really suits her.

[@nisie_neri]

Thank you for answering the question I had in my head for months. I don't like needles so tattoos are no nos for me. Id wear fake tattoo

[@tomslack3946]

im terrified of needles, but have a load of tattoos, personally i find the tattoo machines and needles complete different from something like a vaccine, blood test etc, maybe its something you wouldnt mind either!

[@raemoore658]

This was a really great video. I was kind of sad when I was told about the stigma. I've always wanted to go to Japan but I have a full sleeve on one arm, a couple of sizable pieces on the other and the upper half of my back covered. They peek with some of the most modest tops. This gives me hope that I can go and have the enjoyable trip I always dreamed of.

[@adrianbristol1471]

In the comments here it seems that younger people in japan are normalizing tattoos, and in touristy areas people don't seem to mind much besides giving strange looks. But I'm sure it's not too different if you're already used to people admiring your sleeves.

[@vee588]

Bluu's tattoos are so cool! I didn't know something so simple could work so well

[@flimsyfun4960]

everybody knowing what tattoos mean in Japan after reading the title: O_O

[@briannarivera3211]

Wait what does it mean? O.o

[@oesoso]

@@briannarivera3211 it means or at least i think it means if you show tattoos in japan you’ll be thought as a criminal or a gang member or something like that

[@ReesesBees]

@@briannarivera3211 tattoos were once used to identify if someone was part of the Yakuza crime gangs.

[@flimsyfun4960]

What they said yeah XD

[@briannarivera3211]

Oh wow thanks guys, that must been rocky for those who've been wanting tattoos or have tattoos and still have to hide it cuz they dont others to think of them like that , that sucks🙁

[@alexquertz2999]

Aki is the best with ads cause the way she does it is so entertaining and the way it just casually and smoothly transition into an ad is just- 😭

[@scottamus2448]

Always been curious about how my tattoos would be viewed in Japan. Most are custom ones I've had designed but I also have a Kurama on my forearm and 16 bit sonic, tails and knuckles on my inner bicep. If they're viewed as like mafia tats I'd like to know about them 🤣

[@Kiirastarr]

I have a lot of Japanese pop culture tatoos and they were really well recieved by people when I visited Japan. Some people were really excited to see recognisable characters and pointed them out to me, asking me about them :)

[@simonotori1948]

Ngl I really love Blue's style- it's so damn cool and her look just matches for it

[@MattFromHawaii]

I love the hands tattoos! Those were so nice and classy. I have a few tattoos concealed and have thought of getting visible ones. I'm reluctant now cause of money in my life and cause of covid. But might consider a little while later. There's a few I wanted to get that have meaning. One of the tattoos I have is my family Kamon. Lucky that I've found it for my Japanese side and it belonged to them, as opposed to getting a random one. Which isn't bad but it has more meaning to me personally.

[@abinavs9136]

That segue to the ad was brilliant!

[@leemodel5540]

Tatoos I want: -Cowboy Bebops last pose saying "bang" -Red Dead Redemption 2 Arthur Morgans last pose on the mountain laying down, sun going up -91 Days angelo -Banane Fish, Ash and Eiji holding a gun together

[@happymerleigh4614]

7:06 love the spraypaint on the right

[@frostkiss2]

Omg I didn't know Sharla has tattoos at all and omg the one on the rib is BEAUTIFUL!! I as well - as a tourist - had only nice experiences with my very big tattoo on my arm. When I was being dressed in a Kimono, the girls there were so cute and excited for my tattoo (a snake and Japanese camellias), calling it Kawaii and Kirei. So sweet!

[@shayda_wolf]

The only reason I’m mildly intimidated by others with tattoos is because I know they have a high pain tolerance 😆

[@OrangeGraffiti]

not always true lol i am the biggest weanie when it comes to pain and I have 5 tattoos, most are big pieces that took 3-5 hours as well. each time i go im like, "do you have any numbing cream?" i have no shame haha

[@princeapoopoo5787]

My pain tolerance is non-existent and I really, really want tattoos. But please, feel free to continue to think of me as a powerful being.

[@aoijima8531]

@@princeapoopoo5787 lmao

[@shayda_wolf]

@@OrangeGraffiti there is such thing as numbing cream for tattoos??

[@shayda_wolf]

@@princeapoopoo5787 the bravest and the mightiest in my opinion 😄

[@MollyDollyy774]

Aki great video! 2:45 That Game that Sponsored this video! That Games Mechanics are interesting!

[@jenjenroxmysox]

That makes me wonder of what kind of life Marzia and Felix would've had since they both have quite a few arm tattoos

[@Twisted_Rose96]

They're not japanese so they'd be fine lol

[@meowow2693]

The tattoos look so pretty!! Love blluist!!

[@empressisa]

When you see Avatar the Last Airbender on the Screen. SHE'S CULTURES

[@johnny_boi5456]

Yep

[@yabazyabacoffee]

And it's Azula vs Zuko. Truly amazing

[@johnny_boi5456]

@@yabazyabacoffee that, too

[@RTTagalog]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@naomi3557]

I've never heard of this channel before and I am so glad this video was recommended, thank you so much, this was a great watch!

[@mai_chan163]

I love you aki! Your videos are always amazing ♥️

[@ming2479]

omg, blu looks so god damn cool and smiles so god damn cute at the same time

[@suteakadakarayo]

From a Japanese perspective, normal tattoos and Wabori(和彫り) have a very different representation. Normal tattoos are just "western" and it's never intimidating, but having a Wabori on you basically means you somewhat belong to the underground society, simply because no one other than yakuza wears Wabori tattoos. Those guys wearing Wabori tattoos at the festival are also all yakuza, belonging to the Takahashi-gumi, and have caused a few strifes with their rival group during the festival. It's not just fashion. I personally wouldn't give a shit if a foreign guy had a tattoo at the onsen, but would probably avoid him if I saw a Japanese-looking guy with a Wabori, and I'm pretty sure that how an average Japanese would react. Thinking Japan having a "close-minded" stigma without even considering to know how the society is, in my opinion, just as close-minded as gyms or onsen places in Japan prohibiting every single person with tattoos without even considering foreign customers.

[@climax-bird]

Can't believe this comment is so buried under many "OMG so glad body mods are becoming acceptable everywhere!!"

[@regionnerdalert9693]

These types of aki's videos are always so great. Interesting topics and insightful conversation. I really get the feeling we are learning together. Keep up the great work!

[@mrdudetou]

Aki walking around doing the "Look over there. Oops! I have tattoos." Is pretty funny.

[@meowow2693]

Blue is so pretty!!! Aki you're so pretty too ;D have a good day!!

[@kingcv1]

Lmaoo that ad placement 😂😂

[@chrissyi9640]

I'm happy that this video was longer than usual, cuz when i watch your videos, time flies so fast!! So I'm happy it lasted a little longer!!!😊

[@MG-lv5ij]

Me reading the title : *look like a GOOD video*

[@amnoturgurl9323]

This video was so helpful and if I ever wanted to go to Japan, thanks Aki

[@ElizaEllisXOXO]

That was the best transition into a sponsor I have ever seen

[@Kiirastarr]

I visited Japan in 2018, I'm heavily tattooed and was "warned" about how people might have a negative reaction to me while I was there. It's totally over exaggerated, in terms of how foreigners will be treated. I only recieved positive comments from people there and as a tourist in a different country, you're going to get looked at anyway. I also had a tattoo done during my trip at a studio in Tokyo and it was a really cool experience! The studio was super out of the way and discreet, vastly different to what I'm used to in the UK. It's honestly such great news knowing artitists over there can finally work legally without the medical license!

[@anjalyjacob1570]

Loved the segue into the sponsor and the delivery of the paid content 😂

[@meimei]

ito's works is so amazing and fits as tattoos so well (ofc with permission), and that tattoo you have is so pretty!

[@otoshigami4465]

Me reading the title:Let the chaos ensue.

[@cierraslowsdown]

The girl with the plant was from the movie The Professional! I’d highly recommend it to you and Joey for y’all to watch. It’s a classic (not… family classic but. It’s chefs kiss good and well know and iconic!)

[@jqa16]

A tattoo of Kanji in my arm 天. It's so simple and brings good fortune

[@kanakittymeow]

I’m really happy to watch this video. I have tattoos and always wanted to go to Japan, but I was scared that I wouldn’t be able too. So I am glad that they aren’t as strict as they used to be. Hopefully in the future I will be able to visit.

[@HannahPillay-k6i]

Speaking of fake tattoos I drew a temporary waterproof tattoo on my shoulder today coz I like tattoos❤️

[@Notheare]

Lol what a coincidence

[@Emilysguestaccount69]

Y A K U Z A

[@JM-vq5jz]

Im glad for this video, I've been holding out on getting tattoos since I want to go to Japan at some point but after hearing the stuff like private baths or just covering them up I might get them sooner than I thought

[@thetruth3068]

People in Asia will stare at you for your colored hair rather than your tattoo.

[@alecperdeau650]

Guess my sister is out of luck should she ever go to Asia

[@burn9299]

No not really colorful hair is popular here among the youth and young adults older people maybe

[@maygladiator]

I get stares and I’m not even in Asia. Like in America I get stares from my hair colors over the years but mostly of other Asians I get them from than anyone else. Most of them are middle aged but they don’t really say nothing just stare. I do get some stares from children but in a good way, like it makes them happy and smile (which makes me happy and smile too). I’ve met elderly that compliment me my hair colors before (they are so sweet) and actually they don’t stare just walk up to tell me they like my hair. Luckily I’m not in an Asian country yet or my anxiety would make me so nervous from the stares.

[@mollypaws]

@@burn9299 where in asia are you?? my family doesn't allow me to color my hair until i'm 19-20 years old wtf

[@burn9299]

@@maygladiator Tokyo Japan

[@zenmoonmaster]

I'm glad to see that you are both well and healthy 💙💙

[@ashvinsabu6314]

Aki and Joey: Let's talk about Alchemy.......just like that

[@lati-dati]

i literally INSTANTLY sat up from my chair at 2:01 i fucking love this song it's so quiet but i recognized it so fast

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

I would be interested to see the difference if an Asian man (non Japanese) does the same challenge. I think being a woman makes you less of an assumed threat.

[@nancyhill1566]

I'm pretty heavily tattooed and have traveled to Japan- Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto. I didn't try to go to any onsen or pools, but it didn't really encounter any issues. I did have some men at shared restaurant table start having a conversation about my tattoos, but not in a threatening way or anything. Also older people and kids staring at me I am also a tall white female with numerous facial piercings, so clearly a foreigner and with lots of things to take in. People stare at me in my home country sometimes too!

[@josephinewiengard5393]

Aki is next level KZbinr - she tattoos her sponsors’ products. For maximum exposure.

[@veilofpain]

Aki I have binged watched your vids in particular your crime vids please do more and longer ones plzzzzzzz can you look into the case of the anime studio slaughter and the case of Yuka takooka hostess killler . Much love from Scotland and keep safe

[@Ray_Vun]

this would've been a great opportunity to make a sponsored deal with that temporary tattoo company youtubers have been advertising

[@Emkito]

6:36 i love the purple shirt guy's outfit¨¨!

[@missladyOhtee]

It’s crazy because tattooing is apart of my culture being Samoan. That’s too bad it’s frown upon in Japan.

[@superprincessgem1]

Honestly that Ad and the transition was everything

[@Notheare]

Lol those tattoo designs are actually quite cute

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video of tattoos in Japan and adorable cute fake tattoos you wear in the video too akidearest. Fantastic job

[@maleniabladeofmiquella1481]

Problem is I'm planning on moving to Japan and I have real tattoos

[@alecperdeau650]

How well concealed are they?

[@ReesesBees]

these days, Japan is a bit more chill about tattoos, though there are some places that will make you cover them.

[@TheHorribleCreature]

May I suggest the cheese grater ?

[@Independenceday95]

Uh oh...

[@Awomanontheinternet]

I'm heavily tattooed and never had any issues. It may be an issue with work, but otherwise in the street people don't care

[@alberteisendrach4087]

Your tattoo on your back with those blue flowers look sooo beautiful 😊🌸💖

[@SnickMonster]

I don't know if Aki needs to hear this especially but I really think you're great and a good creator. I would be pretty upset if you ever decided to stop because your mean alot to me.

[@gimmiasec6057]

I love these kinds of videos so much✨

[@misskookie3547]

I like tattoos but scared whether it will look good or not 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Also in fake tattoos...it's hard to choose what kind of tattoo I need OOF LIFE IS HARD MAN!!

[@knuckleymckenzie4049]

I’m so glad you made this video , I’ve always wanted to go to Japan maybe even live there if I love it so much but I’ve always been nervous due to my tattoos cause I have a lot😅 Thank you Aki!

[@ricmorales3406]

Joey: On a Japanese point of view you look intimidating Translation: My japanese side is scared shit right now