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[Laura C]

Has anyone used corrective makeup/cream while in Japan to cover a tattoo? Can i buy something like this in Tokyo?

Thanks,

Laura

[denise]

How big & visible is the tattoo in question? And are you certain that you'll need to? (Is your school clearly anti-tattoo?)

The only times I've ever even thought about hiding mine have been when visiting new onsens for the first time. A couple of bandages do the trick. I've never had any problems--at onsens, at school, at the one swimming pool that I've been to, etc.

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[curveegrrl]

I know one woman who wore an ace bandage around her ankle everyday for a year to cover a tatoo. Her school was really anti-tatoo.

[Laura C]

Thanks for the replies.

My tattoo is fairly large -- on my upper arm. I also have a small one on my wrist that I cover with a watch.

I don't know if my school is anti-tattoo or not. I actually want to cover the tatt up for when I go out wearing something sleeveless -- when I was here last time the disapproving stares got a bit much sometimes! I haven't seen many tattoos in Tokyo...

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