"The tattoos are crucial to yakuza members," according to Anton. But they're not used as markers to signify you're part of a gang, like they are in some places in Central and North America.

With several deviations from the game, double crosses, and a tattoo-shaped cliffhanger, there’s plenty to take in when it comes to Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s ending.

Japan has had a long tattoo history. As The Japan Times points out, there's a theory that tattoos were important in the country's Jomon Period (10,000 B.C. to 300 B.C.). There isn't any physical ...

Sydney man gets Yakuza-inspired tattoo. After six months of regular tattoo sessions, martial arts instructor Fari Salievski unveils his replica Kazuma Kiryu dragon tattoo.

In Japan, tattoos are banned in gyms, golf courses, hot springs and spas. Last year, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto launched a crackdown on tattooed government employees, asking them to confess to any ...

"The tattoos are crucial to yakuza members," according to Anton. But they're not used as markers to signify you're part of a gang, like they are in some places in Central and North America.

You might think there's no way the elephant tattoo on your ankle could be seen as being linked to criminal gangs - but you'd be wrong. Fans and players heading to Japan for the Rugby World cup ...

You might think there's no way the elephant tattoo on your ankle could be seen as being linked to criminal gangs - but you'd be wrong. Fans and players heading to Japan for the Rugby World cup ...