Horimono: Japan’s Tattoo Pilgrimage

Living amongst heavy negative stereotypes around traditional horimono tattoos in Japan, a group of tattooed pilgrims practice a centuries-old, holy mountain pilgrimage that solidifies its role in Japanese culture.

Directed by Kira Dane and David Caprara
Produced by Alice Gordenker
Cinematography by Michael Crommett
Edited by Kira Dane
Colorist Amy Besate
Sound Design by David Britton

Kira Dane