Japan’s Traditional Tattoos Are Celebrated at This Underground Pilgrimage

Tattoos are stigmatized in Japan because they’re associated with gangs. But a centuries-old tattoo art called “horimono“ is seen by some as spiritual and fundamental to Japanese culture. Every summer, a group of Japanese people go on this pilgrimage in the mountains to celebrate these tattoos together. Subscribe to VICE News here: Check out VICE News for more: Follow VICE News here: Facebook: Twitter: Tumblr: Instagram: More videos from the VICE network: