Public swimming pools, gyms, resorts. In Japan, it is common to see the words "forbidden tattoos" in such institutions. There is certainly a stigma towards tattoos. But why? The aim of the paper is to clearly present a Japanese tattoo through historical and traditional aspects in order to understand the contemporary understanding of tattoos in Japanese society. Japan is the place where tattooing has evolved to its most elaborate, most complex, and colorful form, to the point that it can be called art. The story of tattooing in the Japanese archipelago extends beyond recorded history, and the use and meaning of tattoos have varied in different time periods and contexts. However, unlike many Western countries, where most tattoos are widely accepted as an expression of individual style and aesthetics, the influence of historical and cultural factors has resulted in a general antipathy to practice in Japan. Among the various historical factors that contribute to the modern tattoo stigma in Japan, the yakuza and their “suit” tattoos certainly carry a major impact.