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  2. Irezumi - Wikipedia

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    Irezumi (入れ墨, lit. ' inserting ink ') (also spelled 入墨 or sometimes 刺青) is the Japanese word for tattoo, and is used in English to refer to a distinctive style of Japanese tattooing, though it is also used as a blanket term to describe a number of tattoo styles originating in Japan, including tattooing traditions from both the Ainu people and the Ryukyuan Kingdom.

  3. Red thread of fate - Wikipedia

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    The Red Thread of Fate (Chinese: 姻緣紅線; pinyin: Yīnyuán hóngxiàn), also referred to as the Red Thread of Marriage, and other variants, is an East Asian belief originating from Chinese mythology.

  4. Hajichi - Wikipedia

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    The custom was first recorded in the 16th century but is believed to date back much further. The tattoos could represent pride in being a woman, beauty, and protection. [4] They were associated with rites of passage for women and could indicate marital status. The motifs and shapes varied from island to island.

  5. Chinese calligraphy tattoos - Wikipedia

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    Tattoos of Chinese characters and Japanese kanji are common in the modern Western world; often the characters used are ungrammatical, meaningless or incorrectly drawn, as neither the tattooist nor the recipient understand the languages in question and they merely choose the characters based on their aesthetic appearance.

  6. Horimono - Wikipedia

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    Horimono can also refer to the practice of traditional tattooing in Japanese culture; while irezumi usually refers to any tattooing (and often has negative connotations in Japan), "horimono" is usually used to describe full-body tattoos done in the traditional style. [2]

  7. Three Friends of Winter - Wikipedia

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    The Three Friends of Winter is an art motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum. [1] The Chinese celebrated the pine, bamboo and plum together, for they observed that unlike many other plants these plants do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season. [2]

  8. Kaley Cuoco and Zosia Mamet Got the Chicest Friendship Tattoos

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    Too cute! Kaley Cuoco and Zosia Mamet got the chicest matching tattoos in honor of their T.V. show. On Sunday, October 11, the duo posted a series of pictures to Instagram showcasing their new ...

  9. Ichi-go ichi-e - Wikipedia

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    The term is the title in Mozart in the Jungle season 4 episode 8 and the episode revolves around a tea ceremony with the kanji characters of Ichi-go Ichi-e displayed in the room. The term also mentioned in Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown season 8 episode 6, "Japan with Masa". Ichigo Ichie is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Cork, Ireland.