Author Topic: Japan - won't let you into a gym if you have visible tatoos (Read 5949 times)

BIG ACH · « **on:** September 13, 2011, 11:11:45 PM »

Who told a story once on GETBIG about trying to train in a gym in Japan, and they wouldn't let you because you had arm tattoos which they link to the Japanese Yakuza?

I'm trying to remember if it was you or someone else who shared that. Random I know, was just on my mind!

DK II · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:30:43 PM »

I don't have tattoos.

But it's right, most gyms don't allow people with tattoos to train.

Stark · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:32:05 PM »

Pretty common in Japan

BIG ACH · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:33:45 PM »

Oh ok... the poster was saying he'd even have them covered up with a long sleeve shirt but the still refused!

Stark · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:35:09 PM »

Quote from: DK II on September 13, 2011, 11:30:43 PM

I don't have tattoos.

But it's right, most gyms don't allow people with tattoos to train.

I'm all in favor of living and respecting the cultures of your host land.

DK II · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:36:07 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on September 13, 2011, 11:33:45 PM

Oh ok... the poster was saying he'd even have them covered up with a long sleeve shirt but the still refused!

That poster is from a hot spring.

In the gym, you can train if you cover up the tattoos, there are a few foreigners training there with tattoos (covered up).

But this will change over the years, lots of young people have tattoos now.

DK II · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:37:08 PM »

Quote from: Stark on September 13, 2011, 11:35:09 PM

I'm all in favor of living and respecting the cultures of your host land.

I don't like tattoos, never did.

But even IF i did, getting a tattoo in Japan is pretty stupid, it throws you down the social ladder to the bottom.

Stark · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:38:25 PM »

Quote from: DK II on September 13, 2011, 11:37:08 PM

I don't like tattoos, never did.

But even IF i did, getting a tattoo in Japan is pretty stupid, it throws you down the social ladder to the bottom.

Well you can say the same for European countries especially the mental giants who have a tattoo on their neck hand face or any other
bodypart that you cannot cover up.

When I see a guy (or girl) with a name written on their neck (mostly in curvy kinda fonds) I immediately think... scumbag!!!

DK II · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:40:54 PM »

Quote from: Stark on September 13, 2011, 11:38:25 PM

Well you can say the same for European countries especially the mental giants who have a tattoo on their neck hand face or any other
bodypart that you cannot cover up.

Yes, that's pretty stupid.

But in Japan, having a tattoo would limit your social life a lot, even if it is on your arm, if it shows, you might be thrown out of any public place, even restaurants, zoos, whatever.

No pool, no hot spring, no sauna....

Stark · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:41:09 PM »

True Story:
On a social gathering I asked a guy with a tattoo on his neck whos name he has on his neck... his son or daughter?
>He: No its my name
>Me:Right... okay.... nice talking to you

Made a 360 degree spin and moonwalked out of the room

Stark · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:42:23 PM »

Quote from: DK II on September 13, 2011, 11:40:54 PM

Yes, that's pretty stupid.

But in Japan, having a tattoo would limit your social life a lot, even if it is on your arm, if it shows, you might be thrown out of any public place, even restaurants, zoos, whatever.

No pool, no hot spring, no sauna....

holy shit!!! I didn't know that - amazing.

No wonder the Japanese are the "inventors" of the sleeve tattoos.

DK II · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:42:50 PM »

Quote from: Stark on September 13, 2011, 11:41:09 PM

True Story:
On a social gathering I asked a guy with a tattoo on his neck whos name he has on his neck... his son or daughter?
>He: No its my name
>Me:Right... okay.... nice talking to you

Made a 360 degree spin and moonwalked out of the room

He will be glad he has that tattoo when he is 80 years old, has Alzheimer's and got lost on the shopping mall.

DK II · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:45:22 PM »

Quote from: Stark on September 13, 2011, 11:42:23 PM

holy shit!!! I didn't know that - amazing.

No wonder the Japanese are the "inventors" of the sleeve tattoos.

Usually it is not THAT bad, we have a huge MMA guy at the gym that never bothers to cover his tattoos up, despite the gym contract says that if you don't have any tattoos when you make the contract but get them AFTERWARDS, your contract might get cancelled by the gym. LOL

But it MAY happen, that you are refused entry to a restaurant, or Disney World, because tattoos scare the other customers.

Stark · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:45:39 PM »

Quote from: DK II on September 13, 2011, 11:42:50 PM

He will be glad he has that tattoo when he is 80 years old, has Alzheimer's and got lost on the shopping mall.

Lol yeah he just needs to remember that its his name $:-\$

- maybe we should do that with Alzheimer patience.
tattoo their name and address on their forehead.

ACHTUNG ALZHEIMER PATIENCE!!!
If I look lost please take me by the hand and drop me off to the following location:

Its a lot of text but you could cramp it on somebodies forehead if you really want to.

Tito24 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2011, 02:39:00 AM »

BIG ACH · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2011, 05:56:01 AM »

DKII, where in Japan do you live? Tokyo is the next international trip on my list for a vacation. Maybe when I finish my PhD

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:02:34 AM »

in before the liberal retards start a revolution.

i'm all for this rule. is there anything trashier than a tattoo?

(waiting for the "but it's tribal" assholes to chime in) yes, it might be "tribal" in some places, but stay on that island if you're gonna tattoo your face.

Lord Chronos · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:09:09 AM »

good joke

DK II · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:34:07 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on September 14, 2011, 05:56:01 AM

DKII, where in Japan do you live? Tokyo is the next international trip on my list for a vacation. Maybe when I finish my PhD

Tokyo.

If you come over, we can have lunch in some "Japanese Seafood" place, you pay. I don't have any wahsed up ex-IFBB pro in my basement though, but i can ask Mr Japan to join in, he is also "natural", as you are.

lvtolft · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:39:39 AM »

Quote from: ManBearPig... on September 14, 2011, 06:02:34 AM

in before the liberal retards start a revolution.

i'm all for this rule. is there anything trashier than a tattoo?

(waiting for the "but it's tribal" assholes to chime in) yes, it might be "tribal" in some places, but stay on that island if you're gonna tattoo your face.

Liberals??? It's called freedom dumb ass. Nice try though

BIG ACH · « **Reply #20 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:40:33 AM »

Quote from: DK II on September 14, 2011, 06:34:07 AM

Tokyo.

If you come over, we can have lunch in some "Japanese Seafood" place, you pay. I don't have any wahsed up ex-IFBB pro in my basement though, but i can ask Mr Japan to join in, he is also "natural", as you are.

Hahahahahhahahaha! You fucking asshole!!! LOL

Ron · « **Reply #21 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:40:44 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on September 13, 2011, 11:11:45 PM

Who told a story once on GETBIG about trying to train in a gym in Japan, and they wouldn't let you because you had arm tattoos which they link to the Japanese Yakuza? I'm trying to remember if it was you or someone else who shared that. Random I know, was just on my mind!

That was Kaged Muscle, aka Kris Gethin, who they didn't let work out at the Gold's Gym out there because he had tatoos on his arms. He was clearly surprised. He ever offered to cover them up with long sleeves, but to no avail.

Stark · « **Reply #22 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:43:39 AM »

Quote from: DK II on September 14, 2011, 06:34:07 AM

Tokyo.

If you come over, we can have lunch in some "Japanese Seafood" place, you pay. I don't have any wahsed up ex-IFBB pro in my basement though, but i can ask Mr Japan to join in, he is also "natural", as you are.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #23 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:46:38 AM »

Quote from: lvtolft on September 14, 2011, 06:39:39 AM

Liberals??? It's called freedom dumb ass. Nice try though

ha ha, it's always the penis lickers who cry freedom, yet cry for more goverment involvement in our lives.

where's my freedom from not having to look at your shitty tattoo?

Stark · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:47:46 AM »

Quote from: ManBearPig... on September 14, 2011, 06:46:38 AM

ha ha, it's always the penis lickers who cry freedom, yet cry for more goverment involvement in our lives.

where's my freedom from not having to look at your shitty tattoo?

Freedom is not free