&gt; But aren&#x27;t the tattoo&#x27;s a major turn off for Japanese preconceptions? In America, it&#x27;s the equivalent of your chef having Maori face tattoos.<p>Would this really be a problem in America? I&#x27;ve spent my whole life in America and while seeing Maori face tattoos is unusual, it would hardly be a &quot;turn-off&quot; or even remotely negative if I saw that my chef had them.  Do you mind if I ask what part of America you&#x27;re in?