The sound of the word "Yakuza" may mean a lot of things to a lot of people. It could mean power, criminality and outlaws. The Yakuza is a term used to refer to the modern breed of Japanese outlaws associated with similar activities as the Mafia. Unknown to many, the Yakuza existed even before the Sicilian Mafia, which started in Italy. In Asia, people are often frightened with the word Yakuza.
Yakuza members can easily be spotted in a lot of ways. They have an odd way of wearing clothes and their hairstyles are distinctly peculiar as well. They also have a certain air and pride to themselves and exude negative social behavior. Policemen and other members of the society would often notice them because of their horrid acts. Another thing that identifies a Yakuza is their tattoos.
Although tattoos are considered as a body art, for most of the Yakuzas, tattoos has been a symbol of their notorious organization and a way of identifying their members.
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You can find the symbol of a Yakuza's clan on his chest area. The Yakuza have a certain liking with the art of body tattoos. Tattooing symbolizes boldness and brevity which are some of the things that the Yakuza stands for. Getting a tattoo is also a sign of non-conformity and in some culture tattooing has been an act of going against the mainstream culture. The tattoo is a great accessory to a Yakuza member because of what it intrinsically symbolizes.
Yakuza tattoos come in different styles and forms. They are often done in colored inks and their designs make bold statements. Yakuza tattoos are often placed in body spots that are often exposed for the entire world to see. You can often see them on their hands, arms, chest and necks. Because of the relation of Yakuza to tattoos, you cannot blame a normal Japanese to be afraid and slightly frightened of some people with large and daring tattoos.
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