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  2. Hajichi - Wikipedia

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    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. Among some peoples it was believed that women who lacked hajichi would risk suffering in the afterlife. [5]

  3. 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.

  4. Category:Japanese tattooing - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Japanese tattooing" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Anchi-piri; H. Hajichi;

  5. Japanese proverbs - Wikipedia

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    Japanese commonly use proverbs, often citing just the first part of common phrases for brevity. For example, one might say i no naka no kawazu (井の中の蛙, 'a frog in a well') to refer to the proverb i no naka no kawazu, taikai o shirazu (井の中の蛙、大海を知らず, 'a frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean').

  6. Body suit (tattoo) - Wikipedia

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    However, tattooing was made illegal near the end of the Edo period, in an effort by the Japanese government to protect its image abroad. [3] At this time, tattooing was done clandestinely, and tattoos became associated with the Japanese Yakuza organized crime syndicates, who began to incorporate the full body suit as part of their organizations ...

  7. 75 of the Most Common Japanese Last Names and Their ... - AOL

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    We have a list of the 75 most common Japanese surnames for you to read and learn! Related: If These 150 Popular Japanese Baby Names for Boys & Girls Aren't On Your Baby Naming List, They Should Be!

  8. Japanese female beauty practices and ideals - Wikipedia

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    However, Japanese women may take steps to make themselves conventionally unattractive, as Japanese men may be intimidated by women who are 'too beautiful'. One example of a modern beauty ideal among Japanese women is yaeba /八重歯 ("double tooth"), which is the state of having crooked fang-like teeth. [ 4 ]

  9. Stereotypes of Japanese people - Wikipedia

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    Sushi is an iconic example of Japanese cuisine. Many foreigners assume the Japanese consume sushi on a regular basis, when in fact it is often reserved for special occasions. [2] Additionally, because Japan is one of the few countries that continues to practice commercial whaling, the Japanese are often stereotyped as eating whale and dolphin ...