Tokyo remains a global hub for this pushing of boundaries. While traditional society may still view extensive tattooing with a stigma due to historical associations with the Yakuza, the city's specialized studios continue to offer complex procedures. Japanese Butterfly - BME: Body Modification Ezine
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: In Japan, butterflies are traditional symbols of the soul and marital happiness; in the modification community, they often represent the "soul's form" and a connection to the inner self. Modern Evolution in Tokyo Tokyo remains a global hub for this pushing of boundaries
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