Full Body Tattoos | National Geographic

What is the "paintbrush" used for Horimono tattoos made of?

• Animal hair

• Synthetic fibers

• Two dozen needles

• A single sharp blade

What is "Horimono"?

• A type of Japanese food

• A traditional Japanese dance

• A full-body Japanese tattoo

• A Japanese martial art

How were tattoos originally used by Japanese authorities hundreds of years ago?

• As a sign of royalty

• As a form of punishment for criminals

• To show membership in a sports team

• For religious ceremonies

Why does the tattoo artist, Horikoi, organize performances where people show their tattoos?

• To make more money

• To attract new customers

• To remove the negative ideas about Horimono

• To compete with other tattoo artists