"As a non-Okinawan person, can I get Hajichi?"

If you are non-Okinawan, most if not all Hajichaa (Hajichi practitioners) would say no. 

Hajichi is a sacred, Indigenous practice of the Ryukyus, that was nearly wiped out by layers of brutal colonization. 

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Here are a few links that may be useful in understanding cultural appropriation and positionality to a cultural tattoo such as Hajichi.  These articles are meant to be a consideration point and placeholder as a more Hajichi-specific statement on appropriation is being developed by the practicing community of Hajichaa.

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Beyond skin-deep: the politics of tattooing​

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What do you do with a culturally appropriative tattoo?

"Despite my intentions, this tattoo put my ignorance and privilege on full display."

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Appreciation VS Appropriation in Tattooing

Specifically the section: 'Native American Tattoos: How did that heal you?'

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