Comments by "단테 狼" (@DanteOokami) on "What The Japanese Think Of Tattoos | ASIAN BOSS" video.

I always find vids about people's opinions on tattoos interesting. So, thank you for making this vid. I currently live and work in Japan and have a lot of tattoos. So far, I've had positive reactions to my tattoos - and I did get to enter one onsen; but that's probably because a lot of tourists go there; and I think being a foreigner definitely helps. The kids I work with here all know and have seen my tattoos. But that's because I got permission from the school to be able to roll up my sleeves in the hot temperature. Kids here are very fascinated and ask a lot of questions, which is great. I do tell them the truth too; yes, it's fashionable overseas and yes, it hurts.
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Justino Alexander I don't see why your arm would be a problem. Especially if you cover it up during work hours and school activities time. You can buy arm plain or black coloured sleeves. I did that for the first month or so, so that the kids and the staff who didn't know me would get used to me being me. Then, at one of the enkais, I risked just my coworkers seeing them and they discussed me being able to roll up my sleeves; luckily mine said No Problem. Do bear in mind though that not all schools will say yes; so, have arm sleeves prepared. As for your hand, that's hard to say. Most ALTs I've met, who do have a lot of ink, have them everywhere but hands. If you can find a way to cover them up, you should be fine.
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Lorenz Resurreccion Yeah, I noticed that too. Well, in some parts. The area I'm based in has been pretty good so far. I look South East Asian, because I am, so people do double takes. But then when they try to talk to me in Japanese and realise I'm not a native, they're all smiles again because 'foreigner'.
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Justino Alexander But do check out if anyone else has experience with regards to hand tattoos. (Maybe someone on Reddit may have experience?). I only have my arms, legs, and back done, so those are easier to cover up.
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