Rugby World Cup: All Blacks cover up tattoos in Japan to tackle yakuza link
(The Guardian Japan)

With body ink associated with yakuza gangsters, New Zealand´s Rugby World Cup stars are happy to hide their artwork The All Blacks are gamely braving Japan´s humidity and covering up their considerable collection of tattoos as they prepare for their defence of the Rugby World Cup at the weekend.The All Blacks, who have a huge following in Japan, are covering up so as not to fall foul of local cultural sensitivities about public displays of body ink. Related: Japan tries to please Rugby World Cup fans with rethink on tattooed bather ban Continue reading...