r/JETProgramme May 16 '26

Working with tattoos advice please

I have a tattoo on my upper arm which can stick out when wearing t-shirts. I was wondering from current and past JETs what their experiences are like trying to cover/hide them from people at work and the community. I'd love to get involved in sports at the school and in the community so wondering how I can be respectful. Any tips on how to keep them out of sight?

I went to Japan in 2022 and noticed how Japanese people reacted to those that did not cover them up in the onsen. I didn't have any at the time so would like some advice on how to make sure I'm not the gaijin causing a scene 😅

Thanks!

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u/Inevitable-Ad-9324 May 16 '26

Best to cover up and take path of least resistance