"This is Mitsu san's art style, and whatever he thinks would ... as many here associate tattoos with the yakuza, Japan's mafia. But for some fans that warning proved more of an inspiration ...

These astonishing photographs give an unprecedented glimpse inside the world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organised crime syndicates, known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour ...

Britain's oldest working tattoo artist Tattoo art is largely associated in Japan with the yakuza, mafia-like organised crime syndicates. Places like swimming pools, hot springs, beaches or even ...