For the first time in history, Japan has legalized tattooing under medical law revisions, officially certifying tattooists as licensed professionals. For decades, tattooing existed in a legal gray area, tied to organized crime stigma.
Tokyo studios are celebrating this as a turning point in Japanese tattoo culture, with thousands of young artists now openly training under apprenticeships without fear of arrest. International tattooists say Japan may become a new global hub for tattoo tourism.
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