Naomi Mushrock, 27, has 18 tattoos on her body. She got her first tattoo at 14 when she started to work at a tattoo salon. "When I was orphaned at that age, there was the only place when I could fit in, and make some money." Hiroko Tanaka

Vladimir Isstat (29) He has tattoo of his own symbols. He said everyday is a school. Tomonori Kubo

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