2024 Revised and Expanded Second Edition An illustrated history of tattooing in Japan from pre-history to the 20th century. Includes translations of rare texts and illustrations from throughout Japanese history.
Includes chapters on: Ainu Tattooing TraditionsTattooing in the Ryukyu IslandsThe Spread of TattooingSevered Head TattoosGood Luck TattoosFirefighters, Steeplejacks and PortersTattooing in the Samurai ClassTattooing ImplementsTattoos...
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