Bacon Sensei

by cybersensei | June 10, 2023 | Blog, Education, Inspiration, Woman Power

Bacon Sensei

Alice Mabel Bacon—entry into Earth’s atmosphere—February 26, 1858—American East-Coastian daughter of a Victoria era college professor—Alice Bacon was called to Material Sludge duty during Meiji Restoration.

At the end of Sakoku 1.0—Bakufu Matsu period—Japanese civilization was encouraged to initiate industrialization—the dominant spawn egged on from the Age of Reason—from where the irreproachable Alice Mabel Bacon came.

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Ms. Bacon is truly a remarkable figure in the spectrum of Enlightened Education—reflecting her altruistic pedagogical notion—enlightened Emerita Professor, in alliance with Tsuda Umeko having created a powerhouse civilized union.

Two foundational women responsible for wedding the Age of Reason to the sacred Japanese Way—two pure hearts beating as the ΩNE catalyst—stoking evolution of human edification—embodying the notion of kaizen—incrementally enhancing life in all—ban butsu.

If ever in doubt where to start a story, or anything for that matter, start from the Beginning Again.

In 1872 Mori Arinori, an influential figure on the Iwakura Mission, selected Alice‘s family as one of the earliest examples of an overseas homestay.

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In this particular instance, a twelve-year-old Japanese student of the Meiji Restoration, (Yamakawa Sutematsu) was united with her puritanical sisterly brethren, Alice Mabel Bacon representative of the burgeoning North American Union.

Keep in mind, this was the Genesis of Civilization 3.0—when the Meiji government sent five girls for an overseas excursion + edification as part of the Legendary Iwakura Mission.

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ΩNE can only surmise as to the wonders these girls felt for each other—marvelling at their distinctively bifurcated cultures—revealed via the love of edification and learning—illuminated over the fleeting notion of a single decade—in essence merely an ephemeral rhyme.

Undoubtedly, this exclusive insider knowledge into the mind of a Japanese Meiji era teenager prepared Alice Bacon for the coming superlative experiences—forging Alice Bacon’s legacy as the Occxie counterpart to Tsuda Umeko—visionaries of Feminine Erudition—revealed through pathways inside the spectrum of the exalted and sublime.

In 1888, Bacon Sensei manifested Grace in the form of an invitation to Japan, originating from her homestay bosom-buddy, Princess Oyama Sutematsu, with a CC to her Spirit-Sister Tsuda Umeko, and when ask to come, Alice stated unequivocally “Yes, I can.”

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Her initial excursion was as a language instructor at Gakushuin Women’s School, where for the first time she saw with her own two eyes—in what has been described by another Meiji luminary by the name of Patrick Hearn: Fairyland.

Did Bacon Sensei have one iota of an inkling, she and her spiritual sister Aunty Umeko would resolve into ΩNE unified prodigious Women Educator shining beams of light into the darkness of ignorance and mental poverty—extension of knowledge—edification into ban butsu—with humility, dignity, and boundless civilized reach.

Unequivocally, her inaugural experience of Japan was a profoundly formative ΩNE—observing the idiosyncratic nature of Japanese society—the manifestation of most curiously profound communal notions—in actuality, standard protocol of the Japanese.

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What did Japanese society look like in the year of Meiji 21—through the baby-blue eyes of this Occxie Puritanical Girl—the anointed ΩNE.

The Way of the Japanese seemed quite shocking at first, for dear Alice Bacon was raised as a nondenominational puritanical Christian.

For certain there were times when Alice undoubtably felt a little bewildered on the initial trip—for this exquisite fairyland is certainly reminiscent of a novel by Lewis Carrol—whose main character, as a matter of fact, and just like beloved Alice Bacon, also had a marvellous trip inside a metaphysical surreal wonderland.

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Truth be known—through understanding the consequence of Alice Bacon’s lifework—ΩNE has come to appreciate her having successfully transcended the withering notion of monotheism.

Through the serendipity of having been spiritually enriched much more deeply she thought possible, if not for her visceral experiences in this series of islands that is called Japan.

The fundamental innate notion of the Japanese embodies Infinite Truth—the notion of ban butsu—life in all.

The Japanese archipelago is favored with a plethora of hot springs due to the volatile volcanic nature of her geography.

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Since the beginning of time, communal bathing is standard operating procedure inside the community of Japan.

Imagine the East Coastian American girl, stripped of her wear naked and vulnerable—her spirit and soul laid bare, in the women’s bath—where she was to share Japanese style cleanliness, with her Japanese compatriots in the mysterious hinyari chilly night air.

Perhaps this is where the feminine Alice discovered and embraced her authentic corporeal tendency, while soaking up the uncanny Japanese notion—the genuine Meaning of Love.

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Several years later, in April 1900, Bacon Sensei was invited back to Japan to help establish the Joshi Eigaku Juku, the forerunner of Tsuda University, then, finally returning to her ancestral home of Connecticut in the spring of 1902—exiting Earth’s atmosphere—May 1, 1918.

Bacon Sensei’s divine mission-accomplished was the successful merging of her puritanical soul and the spirit of Aunty Umeko fruiting into modern Japan—the creator of Civilization Three.

Maggie May Way

by cybersensei | June 3, 2023 | Blog, Education, Inspiration, Woman Power

Maggie May Way

It is a rare mammal fortunate enough to have been assigned to such an extraordinary mother, whose name is Maggie May—time of entry into Earth’s atmosphere—August 24, 1940.

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Growing through childhood, ΩNE saw Maggie May as somewhat of a normal kind of Occidental mother.

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Raised by the dainty and sweet-meek Christina Primrose Addison, and her deeply self-matriculated spouse Alistair Kean Richardson in a large city, and then in a pristine area of Northern British Columbia.

Al and Chrissy with Marg as toddler - Land ΩF The Rising SΩN - cybersensei

The summers were divine, like fine delicious Shuswap Wine, but the penalty for these snippets of paradise was extremely harsh winters.

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Undoubtably, several months in a row of Arctic-like temperature with the numbers far far below the Celsius freezing point, which in case ya’ll didn’t know, is set to ZERO.

Deep within her was an eloquent survival mechanism—forge in a small cottage, with a wooden stove, and an outhouse for relief—what’s for breakfast today Chrissy—oh, same old porridge, again and again.

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Maggie May had droves of trials and tribulations to scrutinize her fortitude and resolve, along with the subconscious desire to forge a new destiny for her Clan, thus Maggie May is among the greatest leaders of any Awesome Fam.

Always introspective and judicious in her motherly duties, she was so very comforting when a downtrodden elementary 3rd grade student came crying home from school.

A drooling government employee was having a bad hair and foul breath day, taking it out on a random victim in an abominable way.

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This is know as yatsu atari.

If ΩNE is looking to advance in any meaningful way, always best to avoided yatsu atari like the plague—for if not doing so—consider yourself like the plague, but worse—to be dealt with accordingly—smothered in warm-sticky-gooey—fuzzy-tree-hugging—deep-seated-judicious—notion of exacting unconditional Love.

Whether divine intervention or pure coincidence, the powerful Way of Maggie May came into full play—in this momentous instance, Maggie May also happened to be Chairperson of the local school-board for several years, including on that particular day.

At the end of the Mal Matriculation school year—this han-men-kyō-shi (poor-example-do-not-follow) was sent along into another dead-end hallway—good riddance to parasites was the marching order of that day.

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Was this due to Maggie May’s clout pulling strings behind the scenes when she was out and about—one thing to make absolutely clear—for all those who need to hear—this scenario is highly unlikely, as nepotistic usage of power is simply not the Maggie May Way.

Maggie May was always of the mind to talk things through—just between me and you—she always made sense on cue—verbally in a charming way—when her immature children went astray.

That was until the water-balloon play day ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ

water-balloons - Land ΩF The Rising SΩN - cybersensei At 10¢ a pop, there’s nothing quite like a two-story drop—launch pad being little sisters innocent double bed alongside the windowsill—harbinger of a ghastly inevitable mega flop, in other words—slooshy slop.

After observing Maggie May diligently cleaning and scrubbing the house, in anticipation of city relatives arriving that day—the rebellious mega water balloon acted like an out of control buffoon—deciding to bequeath its watery treasure to little sisters now soggy soaked mattress, that fateful, and meaningful day.

This one off occasion is where she decided to remind her fine son, via a hand carved maple wooden spoon, containing tart stings, to emphasize and internalize the folly of this clandestine mischievous behaviour of water-balloon fun.

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Each of the seven sharp reminders was iterated poignantly by the sting of the spoon—she made it crystal clear—valid reasons for ΩNE’s well deserved tears, and what exactly she thought, of the tragic tale of the wayward water-balloon, and its accomplice—a 10-year-old mini-buffoon.

1—please

2—do

3—not

4—do

5—that

6—ever

7—again

Then, ΩNE was sent away for a deeper ponder and wilderness wander, therefore, thank you kindly Maggie May—sometimes tough love facilitates edification, thus growth into a more rounded humanistic way.

What about Chip On Shoulder ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

The notion of Chip On Shoulder is something Maggie May rejects outright—urging all Other to quickly do the same.

Incessant churring of unpleasant murky past narration, remains the antithesis of the benevolent heart and rock solid constitution—the unshakable foundation of the Maggie May Way.

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The past cannot be changed, yet there is freedom to think about life in a different style, sharper angle, a different perspective—how about starting to love ONESELF—a unique Infinite journey—start now today.

For it was her beloved husband, and the situation from whence he came—he soothed his weary and restless soul using the common protocol of medicating emotional suffering with large amounts of alcohol.

In order to properly mitigate this niggling issue, and as the family glue, she took it upon herself to study alcoholism from a practical self-matriculated point of view.

Over the next 10 years, starting with correspondence and night classes at Okanagan college, she then graduated from a prestigious university, a phycologist with the authoritative power and fortitude to understand those who are suffering, and bring the past to heal.

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Not all mammals are honoured to have such an exemplary example—seeing ΩNE’s mother retreat upstairs after long days—more countless hours at her simple desk—deep inside the nooks of books—whisking her to Infinity Space—vision for the human race—the Muse dictating the pathways of faith.

Not to say the word proud out loud, as pride always comes before the fall from vainglory.

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However, in this miraculous instance, the truth must be told, this boy wandering in the Land Of The Rising Son, could not be more honoured to have originated from her sublime DNA—her divine notion of self-matriculation intrinsic motion— inculcated at the benevolent knee of sweet Maggie May.

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Bonus(*≧∀≦*)Balls

Talk to a stranger *\(^o^)/*

One of the most important lessons at the knee of Maggie May, was the Emotion Notion to engage with strangers, establishing channels while modulating the Universal Love Frequency—the ΩNE truth of humanity.

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Back To Skool

by cybersensei | September 3, 2022 | Blog, Education

Back To Skool

The stark contrast between the system, in which one was indoctrinated in the 70s, and Japanese education is profound.

Seeing Japanese school children dressed in school uniforms the first time was a sight to behold.

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Having never thought about school uniforms until seeing the Japanese students, one could see they identified with their most important group—school mates.

However, in a small rural town in , it was always clear which strata of society the classmates resided in based upon the overall quality of their appearance, and personal hygiene protocol.

This truth only became more evident as things turned into a fashion show, and the spectrum of cruel one-upmanship was visceral as the Occxie-kids advanced up the Industrial Education indoctrination ladder.

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To be clear—one-upmanship is innate in all humans—the Japanese are no exception—discrimination is simply more difficult to do based upon outward appearance.

Truly, one was also shocked to see Japanese children going to school on Saturday of all things!

Dogma Yes or No? Land Of The Rising Son

In the pristine mountains of , Saturday was clearly the first day of the coveted weekend, and going to the indoctrination center was the furtherest thing from this author’s mind.

Here in Japan, one also quickly understood the significance of the omnipresent school club and how it forges a mindset serving them in the hierarchal society of .

The Japanese students must dedicated their life to their coach, fellow members, and pledge loyalty to the club.

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These extracurricular activity, although said to be voluntary, are in reality not, unless one is asking for the dreaded mura hachibu.

Club activity often caps the regular school day with early bird practice from 06:30, resuming after school for a few more hours, just before running off to the cram school.

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Not only does club activity make for really long days, but more often than not, club activity is also scheduled for Sunday—making the club predominate in Japanese school life.

The school year also last much longer in .

In fact, one could say because of this, Japanese students are well prepared for the life of a worker bee as a cog in the machine of Japan—creating Form, Order, and Process.

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The school year starts the beginning of April and goes all the way until the middle of March.

Summer break starts at the end of July, but this is where the omnipresent club activity relentlessly continues throughout August, with a short intermission to celebrate Obon.

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Don’t forget to add in the copious amount of homework for the Japanese student to complete over the summer holiday—in principle any notion of separation from the school community is simply never considered.

Fortunately for this , who could not identify with the soul crushing Industrial Education System, the two and a half months of summer vacation was replete with tons of fun and boatloads of joy.

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It’s true—the school doors were slammed shut and locked, until the beginning of new school year—in September.

Truthfully, the chances of this author remembering any math equations or most of the other pointless drivel spewed from the extremely tedious government employees was minimal at the best.

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Surely the designers of the morally bankrupt Anti Matriculation protocol—formerly known as the Industrial Education Complex—supposedly created to nurture, enlighten, and brighten our children—only to produces indoctrinated, stoopid, and willfully ignorant adherents—clearly a reflection of Mal Matriculated Industrial Drones.

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Could it be the Japanese education system is a more pragmatic way to prepare its citizens for real life in the modern world?

Indeed, for first three years of elementary school life in Japan, there are no tests.

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Here the conventions of Japanese society are instilled into the children along with communal objectives such as planting a garden, or raising small animals in the school yard.

For Japanese student, going to school is nothing short of the ultimate practice for when they official join “adulthood” as formalized in the come January.

Consider an education system a reflection of any given society as a whole—the conventions and protocols contained within will undoubtedly determine its success or failure.

Even so, as the world turns, the is now in it’s final stages, and herein lies the opportunity for the Japanese to create new education systems to serve the world’s children in the Age Of Corona, now and far beyond.

The Mischievous Doctrine of Endless Suffering

Class Fee Of Life

by cybersensei | March 19, 2022 | Blog, Education

Class Fee Of Life

The class fee of life shows up in many ways, with the key recognizing it when it comes.

There have been many teachers, some harsh, others gentle, like the whispering voice of a Muse gently nudging one along the way.

The Japanese have a delightful 4-character compound in what could arguably be the perfect description for the class fee of life:

han men kyō shi – examples of how not to behave

Speaking from experience, a certain lesson was presented over and over.

After ignoring the gentle whispers, was then bludgeoned by a raging tragedy of one’s own making.

This lead to the end of a decades-long marriage, a failed business, loss of self-esteem, and doubts about one’s place in this complex world.

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Luckily enough, one own father set an example of resilience and fortitude in times of crises, self inflicted or otherwise.

He was sued by a major oil company (Chevron) when he was in his mid-sixties (sold a gas station and Datsun dealership in the mid 70s, and was sued in the 2000s due to contamination of the site with Chevron leaded gas).

He lost almost everything (Margaret stayed), including his house, but what he did not lose was his humanity, nor his fine sense of humour.

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Using the power of the internet, one noticed a minor acquaintance from a distant past.

Observing this feed served as a reminder of what it looks like when an individual has made no meaningful progress in life.

The post consisted of a bottle of whisky, along with a big jug of Coke (beware of sodium benzoate), with the caption, “who’s getting wasted?”

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Frankly, anyone in their 5th decade of life proclaiming their desire to get “wasted” indicates a profound lack of awareness of the almighty han men kyo shi.

One would have to wonder if not brutal hangovers, or very unpleasant behaviour often accompanying “getting wasted” is not some form of the class fee of life, and to ignore it, is to do so at one’s own peril.

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Think of the class fee of life in the following way:

A needle on vinyl in the symphony of life.

It skips back while play the same old tired phrase, over and over and over, again and again and again, until a light comes on (or does not [see ↑ above]).

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Then, and only then, one’s very own glorious symphony will continue until the magnificent Swan Song, the grand finally at the end of one’s own journey through this primordial sludge of what is now called earth.

Learn from the past
Live in the present
Plan for the future

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Bonus 1:
門前の小僧習わぬ経を読む – mon zen no kozō narawanu kyō wo yomu
experience is the best teacher

Bonus 2:
虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず koketsu ni irazunba koshi wo ezu
nothing ventured nothing gained*

*This expression say that: “unless you enter the tigers den you can not get the tiger cub”

Although this may be true, never forget, one also runs the risk of having head chewed off by agitate mother.

Be cautious when entering the tigers den, for it just might be you who is the baby tiger cub’s lunch.

Sensei

by cybersensei | February 23, 2022 | Blog, Education

Sensei

Ideograms for “teacher” in Japanese are:

先生

Contained within these characters is something quite conceptually different from the English word “teacher.”

The first ideogram is 先 (sen – せん), means “before” and 生 (sei – 生), meaning life.

Your sensei is not merely a teacher, but also a mentor for life, fortifying disciples with knowledge and wisdom to forge a unique path in the world.

Here one can internalize the concept of sensei, by erasing the Occidental notion of what it means to be a teacher.

Honestly, when first arriving in Japan and starting the journey as language instructor, being called sensei left one slightly uncomfortable never having been formally educated as a teacher/sensei.

One soon came to realize the magnitude of the work and commitment necessary to be worthy of the esteemed title sensei.

Here in Japan, sensei can also be applied to the following:

Doctor
Lawyer
Tax Accountant
Politician
Martial Artist

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However, here one must always take extra precautions as described by the quirky Japanese expression—mayu ni tsuba wo tsukeru—wipe saliva onto one’s eyebrow—keep one’s wits about them.

Really, here in Japan anyone wanting to call themselves sensei is welcome to do so.

However, as mentioned above, here is where one must be very wary of the unvetted and self-appointed sensei.

One can observe these shams, scams, and Ponzi scheme artists permeating the jungles of our precious communities while draining life from our society.

For an example, a self proclaimed marketing “guru” spamming the world with false hopes and dreams, while fleecing the gullible and naive.

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Mal Matriculation Event: Nefariuos ones describe themselves as “guru,” as the word “charlatan” is too long for them to spell (°_°)*

Also keep in mind, sensei can be used in a highly derogatory and condescending manner, depending on the situation, tone, and various other protocols in play within the unwritten rules of the Japanese society.

One must be consciously aware as to the actual credibility of anyone calling themselves sensei.

Just because someone is awarded the title of sensei, does not mean they are also magically embodied with the essence of what it actually means to be a sensei.

Most teachers one encountered while being “educated” by the Industrial Education Complex were mundane and void of any sense of purpose, hope, or vision.

Indeed most of these people were simply government employees doing a prescribed job with no ability to prepare pupils for life in the real world.

In institutes of higher learning, most of the professors are dedicate to a particular domain of study and commit their lives to the advancement of the chosen subject.

Now more than ever, the motive and intention of any teacher must be regularly scrutinized carefully.

The worst thing that could ever happen to a fresh bright-eyed and bushy-tailed student thirsting for knowledge and guidance is to be indoctrinated into a system disconnect from the truth and reality of the subject hand at matter.

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Any sensei worth their salt will have invited intellectual curiosity, civil discourse, and objective investigation into the classroom.

Moreover, a true sensei will welcome any and all challenges their their mastery and discipline, with the ulterior motivation of having one’s own disciples surpass them and become a sensei in their own right.

This is described in a Japanese Proverb—oni no nyōbō kijin ga naru—wife of a devil grows worse than her mateor—apprentice outstriping the master.

It is only then can the authentic sensei feel a deep sense of personal satisfaction, for their own destiny has now been fulfilled after enlightening the next generation of those destine to lead the world into new paradigms of our evolving civilization.

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Japanese Tattoos

by cybersensei | October 12, 2019 | Blog, Culture, Education

Japanese Tattoos

Without a doubt the Japanese have some of the most incredible art, and the art of Japanese tattoos is no exception.

The Japanese word for tattoo, irezumi is translates directly as “inserting ink”.

Fundamentally having a tattoo in Japan is strictly taboo and there is still a stigma attached to those having tattoos in Japan, Japanese or otherwise.

For example, hot springs, and bath houses do not allow visitors to have tattoos, and this is clearly displayed at the entrances. Furthermore, the sports clubs and pools will ask one to cover it up. Those with the full body tats, out of luck.

Historically, tattoos in Japan were associated with the yakuza (Japanese mafia), and, therefore, when the common citizens of Japan see people with tattoos, the red flags go up immediately, and caution mode is invoked.

As we see more and more foreigners coming to the Land Of The Rising Son, in particularly from the heavily tattooed Western societies, the Japanese have become slightly more accustom to seeing ink.

Now, does this change the fact that the Japanese are still suspicious of tattooed humans; absolutely not.

In fact, when the common citizen of Japan see the foreigners with tattoos, this simply reaffirms the image of foreigners as “smelling of butter” and who are still somewhat “savages”.

The significance of having a tattoo becomes even more grave for those Japanese who venture into this forbidden land.

Once you have committed to a tattoo, it’s there for life; like a marriage

Once a Japanese has committed their life to a tattoo (ones they cannot cover up), they have basically recused themselves from the greater society of Japan.

It could be said, in all probability no salaryman or OL in a Japanese company has a tattoo, or if they did, the tattoo would be hidden away, like a dark rebellious secret.

Indeed, labeling oneself as outliers who refuse to conform to the system of Japan, was, is and will be always be a signal that they have reject this society and what it means to be Japanese.

How about a tattoo for you?