The Tattooist for the Yakuza Explains Why Tattoos Should Never Be Seen

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イリアス on Instagram: "The truth about skin peeling preserves tattoos Peeling the skin may sound scary, but in Japan, this procedure is a privilege, a ritual of respect. The mafia bosses of Japan will be stripped of their skin after Christ, the tattoos on which will be permanently tanned and preserved with special chemicals, so that it can be passed down from generation to generation of worship. According to the concept of Japanese Yakuza gangs, tattoo artists play an important role in shaping the