The art of tattooing and its significance in Japanese society

The podcast explores the art of tattooing in Japan during a time when physical beauty was highly valued. The story follows the life of Seikichi, a renowned tattoo artist, who takes pride in his work and derives pleasure from his clients' pain. Tattooing was not limited to a specific social class, as people from different backgrounds, including courtesans and samurai, sought the tattooers' art. Seikichi harbors a deep desire to tattoo the lustrous skin of a beautiful girl, searching for someone who meets his specific physical and character requirements.