Okinawan Traditional Tattoo: A Journey Through Time And Culture

In the past few decades, tattoos have become a popular form of self-expression around the world. Tattoos are no longer just for the rebellious or the daring – they’re for anyone and everyone. In Okinawa, tattoos have a special place in the culture. Okinawa traditional tattoos, known as ‘bira-bira’, are a form of body art that has been practiced in Okinawa for centuries. Bira-bira is believed to have originated from the Ainu people of Japan, and is still practiced today by both young and old.

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