Tattooing in other cultures

So while we discussed the disapproval of tattoos in certain professional aspects on a whole tattooing is accepted and seen as a common act. However in Japanese culture it is highly frowned upon, to the point of people seeing the act as criminal and even forbid people in places if they have tattoos.

The article below gives an idea of the ideas shared by many Japanese people and the restrictions put in place over this current social issue. 

http://japandailypress.com/the-view-of-tattoos-in-japanese-society-295623

Considering the comparison between the two countries makes me wonder if our culture ever had such drastic ideas to the point of limitation to those with tattoos and if this will lead to change for the Japanese culture in future years.

Joan Welch