TOKYO — Tattoos may be forbidden at many of Japan’s communal hot baths, but the nation’s armed forces may drop its ban on to attract young recruits. A senior Ministry of Defense official said the ...

While doing research for a trip to Japan, I learned tattoos were considered taboo. Since my husband and I both have tattoos, I worried it would make navigating some areas difficult. We never had any ...

OSAKA - Walk into any public bath in Japan and you're liable to see a sign banning any visible tattoos. Even as Japan opens up to more international tourists and residents, body art remains taboo, not ...