History | Ancient History on Instagram: "The macabre tradition of collecting the tattooed skin of deceased Yakuza members, particularly high-ranking bosses, stems from the deep cultural significance of irezumi—the full-body tattoos that symbolize loyalty, endurance, and identity within Japan’s organized crime syndicates. These intricate tattoos often take years to complete and are viewed as a lifetime testament to a gangster’s pain tolerance and devotion to the clan. In rare cases, after d*ath,