"What do Japanese people think about tattoos on foreigners?"-Japanese interview

[@A2303-r3l]

It's awesome that you also include Japanese subtitles, it's extremely helpful for us Japanese learners! この動画はとても有益です。ありがとうございます！

[@i.am.yurichan]

こちらこそみてくれてありがとうございます☺️

[@ruiduarte504]

Now a more serious comentary: Me as a foreign with tattoos, that is going soon to Japan:, I understand the cultural differences and so on and i will do everything in my power to respect them, but having tattoos doesnt make anyone a bad person, there are bad persons with or without tattoos, for me is just a stylish and personal taste thing. I believe that we can all respect each others no matter how different we are. I would love to make Japanese friends, female or male and share different opinions and cultures.

[@wilnewman5372]

Great video Yurichan !!! Keep on going ..... more interviews !!! 😍🌹♥

[@i.am.yurichan]

Arigatooo🥰💖I'd be happy if it would be useful for studying Japanese.

[@joseoncrack]

Isn't one of the main reasons tattoos are still not usually accepted in Japan, that it was historically the "mark" of the Yakuza?

[@عمرومحمد-و3ش8ل]

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[@charlieliebeno6122]

Really great video! I'm surprised there is a lasting stigma against tattoos in a country with a history as long as Japan's. I would think such a practice wich is seen an ancient art form for so many cultures would be fine in Japan.

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@thunderturbine8860]

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[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@Fouqad]

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[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@Aeris_InJapan]

THANKS double subs, perfect, great !!! sub

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@danavipuzzles7308]

When asking Japanese people about tattoos, it seems that almost everyone mentions how life is hard with tattoos because you can't go to hot springs and saunas. What is it with Japan and hot springs and saunas? I'm almost 40 years old and I've never been to a hot spring or sauna in my life, ever. I don't really feel like I'm missing out.

[@BeiClass]

I feel like Japan and the Japanese people in particular are starting to spread their horizons or, rather, the correct term is "explore". But in a slow and conservative pace, I guess. I'm guessing it's because of decades of holding themselves back. And right now, whatever those decades long feelings they are holding in is starting to leak out.

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@commentarytalk1446]

Isn't that projecting to say they've been "holding themselves back" as if not progressing? Well they are a well-ordered nation with a decent standard of living: If you take a topic such as tattoos which traditionally were for Yakuza reserve to ensure people in that part of society kept their business away from "respectable" parts then it's understandable why they feel tattoos are culturally taboo. To then take that and extrapolate the entire culture as being regressive seems extreme. As for tattoos: In the West they have a history of low culture eg criminals going for tattoos to look more aggressive or women in sub-cultures ie delinquent culture. This got picked up by celebrities which again is not exactly a great influence on the youth in a culture of materialism and ego.

[@dalexfilms]

Thank you, Yuri, for gathering and presenting these opinions. You are cute and vivacious, and I would love to meet you. I think age brings wisdom, and the old woman's comments are well worth considering. I find it sad that Japanese youth are so easily influenced by western "Style" and trends. Styles come and go, but scarred bodies stay with us. In my opinion, tattoos cannot add beauty or appeal, they can only destroy it. "Ancient art forms" were ancient for a reason. Let's teach people how to appreciate real art, presented through sensible media. Form, proportion, and color have value by themselves, that's why nobody puts bumper stickers on a Ferrari, or a cute smiley face sticker on the Mona Lisa. They would be superfluous. Those with tattoos are usually uncreative and insecure conformists, who lack the imagination to create their own style through clothing, hair, and behavior. (There is always body paint, which can be removed and changed at will.) Aesthetics aside, studies show that those with tattoos are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue, have sleep problems, be a smoker, spent time in jail or prison, and have a larger number of sex partners. That's not a club that confident independent thinkers care to join. I wish young, impressionable Japanese were aware of these things. (Study link here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijd.14372 )

[@awetistic5295]

Many of the best people, including highly independent thinkers, have mental health issues or sleeping problems. They're also linked to a high level of creativity. I wish people would be less judgmental.

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@saajalon]

imagine having this much time to judge others, seems like someone is a bit lacking in the creative and freethinking department themselves 😅

[@mnemonic8757]

Misa-chan is everywhere :)

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@ii4826]

Actually, many Westerners don't like tattoos either. Depending on the type of tattoo, if a large portion of your body is covered in tattoos, you could be considered a gang member or a criminal. At the very least, they're intimidating, and many would avoid them. And many parents would be pissed if their kids got tattoos without telling their parents. In my high school, getting a tattoo was like a test of courage for the punks.

[@dalexfilms]

Note that it was the punks who chose to get them. Statistics show that tatoos indicate a higher probability of being diagnosed with a mental health issue, and having spent time in jail or prison, among other things.

[@TresnaWicaksana-d4v]

memiliki tattoo nggak merugikan orang lain, memiliki tattoo bukan hal buruk, tapi saya nggak memiliki tattoo, bukan karena nggak ingin memiliki tattoo, tapi karena guru saya melarang saya memiliki tattoo

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@ruiduarte504]

At least you can tell that females on their 20s\30s, think that foreigners with tattoos look cool xD

[@sherry6255]

Please lower the volume of the BGM

[@i.am.yurichan]

Thank you☺️OK！

[@johndoe-wh5yb]

There Are A Considerable Number Of People In The US Who Do Not Like To See People With Tattoo's Or Body Piercing It Seems To Be A Disrespect Of The Human Body

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@johndoe-wh5yb]

@@i.am.yurichan Tattoo Artist Should Become Anime Artist Instead That Way Their Undeniable Talent Is Not Wasted Yay's

[@NealeOBrien]

Small tattoos are okay, but young people seem to think that, getting their arms or legs completely covered in them, is fine? Also, people that get them on their face and head are foolish! They do not appreciate that it affects their career prospects and they are there for the rest of their lives! So no, as an adult in The UK, I don't like them.

[@i.am.yurichan]

That's true. There are a lot of problems🤔

[@kevinlam9816]

you need an outro for the end of the video so its less abrupt! other than that i love your content and dual subtitles :)

[@i.am.yurichan]

Thank you🥰

[@Pallidus_Rider]

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[@i.am.yurichan]

1st comment❤thank you😊😊😊😊

[@lazertazer1251]

Good to know since I just recently got some japanese Tattoos on my forearm 😂 (負けるが勝ち)

[@i.am.yurichan]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ars4455]

in fact I'm super tired of this tattoo "pandemic" here in the West...it's almost impossible to find a woman without tattoos...Japan, please, stay Japanese!!!

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@happygo1866]

Yep. Looks like they just got released from prison.

[@overit4648]

You are 100% right

[@Monstacheeks]

I respect that some restaurants won’t serve people if they have revealing tattoos.

[@i.am.yurichan]

Really！？🤔🤔🤔

[@danavipuzzles7308]

Sad to see that some people still have such a primitive mindset today.

[@Abaddon77]

What?? Getting tattoos is a personal choice and no one should ge offended by it for no reasons. Denying someone in a Restaurant because he/she has some ink in the body? Idiotic opinion and very unrespectful.

[@waltervf2956]

And thats why i cant go to Japan i have like 55% body covered tattoo .

[@happygo1866]

New tattoos: Oh wow! Beautiful!! 2 years later: Ewww. What's that blue blob?!

[@i.am.yurichan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@awetistic5295]

That's why you should never ever be stingy when it comes to good quality tattoos and a skilled artist.

[@davidpeterson7850]

Just my personal opinion, but I hope Japan doesn't adopt tattoos as normal.

[@i.am.yurichan]

Thank you☺️💚

[@ars4455]

I also hope...

[@happygo1866]

Yep. Women especially!! ...look like they just escaped prison. 🤢

[@ns645]

I was at a kind of lgbt/sex-positive event in Tokyo, and a woman there called one of my tattoos "lewd". I was confused and she even brought it up on google translaye to show me. I was really offended because it was the tattoo memorializing my sister who died young and i thought that an "open-minded" sort of event space would prevent that sort of mentality. But i guess not.

[@i.am.yurichan]

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[@Kitxne]

Most Asian countries discouraged tattoos especially Muslim countries.

[@psychandtheology]

Unless the tattoo itself depicts nudity or similar, how is it "lewd"?

[@ns645]

@@psychandtheology it wasn't. It was just a bird on a mountain.

[@dalexfilms]

Sometimes our intentions and attitudes are not understood by others -- that's one of the problems with "art" (if you choose to call it that). There are probably better ways to remember loved ones, but it's your body.

[@AffectionateBacon-nu6hf]

こんにちは、また素晴らしいビデオですね! 日本人が褐色肌の人や濃い肌の人についてどう思っているかインタビューしてもらえませんか。日本人が外国人について考えるとき、彼らが思い浮かべるのは白人の白人のことだけだと思う​​からです。私は褐色なので、褐色の肌を強調していただければ幸いです。 ありがとう

[@i.am.yurichan]

ありがとうございます！ では、今度トピックにしてみますね🥰 またみてください

[@psychandtheology]

Wait... That's crazy! Actual rules disallowing the members of the public to have (visible) tattoos at the beach? So insane! What next, require head coverings??? I had wanted to visit Japan someday, but not so sure I do now.

[@i.am.yurichan]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@dalexfilms]

The rules are rarely absolute, and stem from times when only gangsters had tattoos. They are thus concerning to adults and children alike. You are of course welcome to your own opinion, but it doesn't mean crap to the greater culture, which is collectivily much more important than your butt-hurt feelings. You won't be missed at all; it's your loss.

[@phynancier4644]

Yeah as the other commenter said, there is a strong association between tattoos and Yakuza.