Description

This is an authentic 1970 special issue magazine from Japan.

This publication serves as a visual record of Japanese underground subcultures from the early 1970s, divided into two main sections.

Part 1: Tattoo / Irezumi Section

Features a photo story highlighting the work of tattoo artist Irezumi-shi Okyo. It contains visual documentation of traditional-style Japanese tattoos, Horimono, as they were published and recognized in 1970.

Part 2: Subculture and Fetish Photography Section

The second half of the magazine includes various subculture themes from the era, including classic Japanese bondage, Shibari, and other fetish-style photography typical of this publication's Abutic series. The images reflect the underground aesthetics and experimental photography styles of the Showa era.

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