Any avid Japan fan knows that tattoos are more or less taboo. However, before the turn of the 19th century, an ancient tradition by the name of Hajichi existed, unique to Okinawa. Women in Okinawa would ritually receive these tattoos as a coming of age symbol.
Hajichi, a traditional form of tattoo native to the Ryukyuan people in modern-day Okinawa, has been making a comeback among young people.
Hajichi was a commonly practiced tattooing tradition in the Ryukyuan Kingdom, only performed by females, on females. A powerful, sacred practice some are now reviving.
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Hajichi: The Powerful Female Tattooing Tradition of the Ryukyus - KANASA#tattoo #tattooequipment #tattoomachine
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Scroll with some images of tattooing from Ryukyu. The text between the hands says: "Typical tattoos for a married woman" The text around the woman with the child says: "A married woman from Yonaguni Island" Yonaguni island is the westernmost Japanese island. #irezumi #hajichi #yonaguni #okinawa #ハジチ #文身
