I really hope any English speakers that come here and become concerned about the story of the swastika tattoo that he has, realize that the swastika has a COMPLETELY different meaning due to ancient religion and tradition in East Asia and is still commonly used for its ORIGINAL meaning. It DOES NOT represent hate to them. PLEASE do your historical research and read the comments before becoming a keyboard warrior. Thanks!
@vagrantvanguard4 жыл бұрын
its only a swastika if its angled a certain way. if it looks like a diamond its a swstk, if it looks like a square then its a manji
@ChampionChains4 жыл бұрын
@@vagrantvanguard Yes, but even the angled swastika has a long history in Asia and appears in many historical Asian motifs. so even if it is identical to a nazi swastika, it still has a history dating back several millennia in Asian art and culture.
@AGC8284 жыл бұрын
I found out about this years ago. But most people don't understand and only know it as the symbol used by the Nazi's of Germany during WW2. You see this symbol in the odd JP Karate schools. Which I think was the first time I found out it DID NOT have to only do with Nazi's. Tatoos...has always been a "good girls (guys) don't get tats" . I think it's mostly true today in the west and around the world. Unless it's a "cultural thing" (e.g. Polynesian, if you're in the military I think for ID reasons...and in Japan apparently...which I never knew..or that it was banned at one point...). In the US people covered in tattoos were usually biker gangs and in JP the Yakuza. Still true but as mentioned in this video some JP are going as some American's do...to be "more American"... Personally, unless it is a "cultural thing" I'm not for tattoos. Unless you're covering up a hideous scar from an accident or surgery. If the person has flawless skin why "write on it"? Just to be trendy. E.g. on a beautiful woman with a beautiful figure. That and...what if you change your mind one day? Can't just "wash it off"..
@ChampionChains4 жыл бұрын
@@AGC828 Actually, tattoos were once seen as a sign of status and wealth, especially among Europeans. Many European royals had tattoos because they were seen as exotic and they showed that you had the wealth, power, and influence to travel the world and be embraced by other cultures. Tattoos didn't become taboo until sailors and lower class people began learning how to tattoo and travel became more affordable for people outside of royalty and great wealth. Once the middle class could afford them,. that's when they started to be associated with being lowbrow. This is true for most things in life though, there is an elitism and exclusivity tied to it and once the masses gain access, it goes from being a symbol of status to lowbrow.
@AGC8284 жыл бұрын
@@ChampionChains Didn't know that. That's for enlightening me. I mean that. 😁👍
The fact that he was so dedicated to become a tattoo artist that he considered going to yakuza for the training if his mentor turned him away is impressive. Nothing can stop us from our path in life with enough determination.
@shikorina772 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@thegoodlifemia Жыл бұрын
i dont think he meant he was going to go to yakuza for training, i think he meant he was willing to go there to get their blessing and therefore them persuading his master to accept him as an apprentice. my personal opinion of course seeing as how i was not there.
Japan in general has had a HUGE influence on tattoo culture and styles, almost as big as "american traditional". i have big respect to these artists.
@wisnubagaskara41494 жыл бұрын
Japanese tattoos are one of the most beautiful cultures that exist in the world
@1211jinx3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@dennylui3 жыл бұрын
Should be Japanese have the most beautiful cultures in the world !And one of the reason is they don’t accept immigrants which they could preserve their beautiful cultures without corrupt by any others.
@ered6723 жыл бұрын
@@dennylui that's not true, and very racist
@dennylui3 жыл бұрын
@@ered672 So many immigrants in US and you mean there is no racist? I just don’t get it.🤪🤣
Wow the tattoo artists look so awesome. From thier accessories, to thier wardrobe, to even thier hair (and facial hair). They just have an aura that exceeds ‘cool’.
I always wanted tattoos ever since I was a small child. But I promised my self I would wait until I was 30. So I waited and now I am growing my tattoo collection. I hope to be covered some day
@HinchaDelBoca4 жыл бұрын
Amigo no esperes para hacerlo, solo hazlo!!!
@1211jinx3 жыл бұрын
Badass 🤟 i've always wanted to have tattoo's too but my traditional and conservative family won't allow me to..😞
@loviisaa4093 жыл бұрын
Why did you decide to wait till you're 30? No hate, just curious.
@marivel1823 жыл бұрын
So I could have a more rounded understanding as the person I would become and be in a financial position to afford great artists rates. They're forever I wanted to be sure👍🏼
@loviisaa4093 жыл бұрын
@@marivel182 Okay I understand, that seems very reasonable. I too want to be financially able and sure about the tattoos i'm gonna get but also wanna start getting them in my 20's haha
Awesome! Japanese art is something special. From music (especially hardcore scene there. WOW!) anime/manga, to Japanese style tattooing has become so influential and popular around the globe. Such an amazing place. Spent some time in Tokyo a few years ago, but sadly because of COVID I can't go back even though I'm so close. Hope to go again before before I leave Asia to see some bands and get some tattoo work done. Wasn't as into those things on my last trip.