2024 Revised and Expanded Second EditionAn illustrated history of tattooing in Japan from pre-history to the 20th century. Includes translations of rare texts and illustrations from throughout Japanese history. Includes chapters on: Ainu Tattooing TraditionsTattooing in the Ryukyu IslandsThe Spread of TattooingSevered Head TattoosGood Luck TattoosFirefighters, Steeplejacks and PortersTattooing in the Samurai ClassTattooing ImplementsTattoos as PunishmentThe Secret Record of Crime and PunishmentPunishment Tattoos by RegionAn Illustrated Guide to Tokugawa PolicingSelected Examples of Sentencing