Resources
Diaspora Tattoo Artists
Tattoo artists listed here are self-identified Hajichaa -- Hajichi Tattooers -- or diaspora members who tattoo Hajichi
Information Maps
A few maps to help visualize some of the information available on hajichi, sourced from interviews with historic hajichi-wearers and third-hand accounts; sources are noted within the maps per pin.
Finger "Spears"
The designs on the back of fingers vary in shape between islands, as do the meanings and names of the tattoos. I used the English “Finger Spears” since this better matches the translations of these original names than the common “Bamboo Leaf” or “Arrow.” Many stories also use the phrase of “arrow” (particularly out of Uchinaa), in describing the meaning of this component of Hajichi.
Wrist "Round Star" -- Uchinaa Names
From surveys of tattoo wearers in Uchinaa (Okinawa Island only), the designs on the left wrist, a round circle in shape. "Round Star" is the most common name this tattoo was given. It was one of the last tattoos received.
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My goal is to provide the best resources I can to help our community make informed decisions on their tattoos. If you have additional resources about Hajichi that you would like to share for inclusion on this page, please submit them through the form below, or by emailing hajichirevival@gmail.com.