Tokyo Youth Embrace ‘Neo-Irezumi’ Tattoos Despite Old Taboos

Japan’s younger generation is breaking away from cultural taboos by adopting Neo-Irezumi tattoos — minimalist designs inspired by traditional Japanese art but created with modern flair. Tattoo studios in Shibuya report record bookings.

Artist Kenta Saito said: “This is the rebirth of Irezumi — elegant, modern, and free of stigma.”

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