Japanese Tattoo Designs

Japanese Tattoo Designs

If you have been contemplating getting a Japanese style tattoo here are some of the more common themes.

Koi Fish Tattoo Designs
Koi fish make for a wonderful tattoo. Their beautiful colors and the symbolism behind them make for a great choice in tattoos. In Japan koi fish can always be found in a pond at almost every temple and major shrine. They are seen to be peaceful and very meditative as well as good luck. Yet, the symbolism does not end their. The Koi fish is believed to swim back up stream against the current and therefore is believed to be a very strong animal. This has lead to a symbolic connection between the fish and strength. So Koi fish make a wonderful tattoo that can easily represent good luck, strength and power. They are typically depicted with water splashing behind them and twisting or jumping out of the water making for a very dynamic and beautifully color tattoo design.

Cherry Blossoms Tattoo Designs

Another very common and yet beautiful tattoo theme are cherry blossoms. These are beautiful flowers that mark the beginning of a new year for the Japanese. The cherry blossom has played a very important and symbolic role for the Japanese psyche. The samurai found a very close connection religiously to the cherry blossom tattoo because it represented the transiency of life. Life was beautiful, quick and fleeting. Therefore they felt that you must live every day to the fullest and without regrets. This has lead to a wonderfully symbolically charged tattoo that is sort of the Japanese equivalent of the Latin phrase Carpe Diem.

The Floating World Wood Blocks

The Floating World refers back to a period during Japanese history when prostitution was legalized in certain areas or districts of modern day Tokyo. This red-light district was called the Yoshiwara and housed brothels, tea houses and play houses. This was were the middle class spent much of their time in the evenings being entertained. This lead many woodblock artists to create a phenomenally beautiful body of artwork depicting life in this area. These are known as Ukiyo-e wood block prints. They typically depicting Samurai and Geisha and the Yoshiwara district. Some of the most famous and common art work from Japan falls into this category. Since many of the wood block artists started also doing tattoos during the Edo period many much of the Ukiyo-e subjects and styles have become part of the Japanese tattoo styles. These designs have been carried through into modern times and are among some of the most popular tattoo designs today.
Japanese tattoos are no longer the sole domain of Japanese yakuza gangsters there are now many Westerners who enjoy and celebrate the beautiful art of this time period.

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The history of  Japanese Tattoos goes way back - they have been around for many, many years. This doesn’t mean however that they are necessary the right ones for you. You see there’s a catch with these tattoos. They’re very big, often covering the entire back, they are awfully expensive and they come in their own flavors, inspired by the Japanese culture.

The sad fact is that you will not find a tattoo parlor in the yellow pages who can make such incredible artwork. This tattoo requires a Japanese artist, but anyway a trip to Japan might be worth the trouble.
There is another catch. This is not the sort of tattoo to show off to your friends. Japanese are way more subtle than this. They are supposed to be shown only to your girlfriend or boyfriend, or occasionally to the local Yakuza mob. Yep you are reading right, this is what subtlety is in Japan, I have heard that they are still working on it. Nobody gets it right in the first place you know? Also these tattoos will hurt… a lot, because they are still doing the whole damn thing manually, so for every dot of the tattoo expect a needle expertly inserted in your skin, that if you’re lucky of course and through the expert hand there isn’t some sake flowing.
My guess is that this is the way they discovered acupuncture. The bottom line is that if you really want such a tattoo go ahead and do it, you will definitely be a beach attraction.

Meaning of the Tattoo Lotus Flower

Lotus flowers are a popular tattoo with women that are seeking a vibrant and colorful tattoo as well as tribal tattoos that can be created from the lotus flower design. There are a variety of designs which are used to incorporate the lotus flower, from a combination of flowers within a variety of designs.

The meaning of lotus flower tattoos can vary from interpretation to interpretation but is often meant to symbolize a rebirth and wisdom within a lifetime. It is also used to symbolize an awakening of the soul within a being, or an enlightenment as the flower grows through the mud in the water, up through the water and growing towards the light.

The symbolism has changed over time, from being a religious icon that can symbolize a rebirth and an awakening, to symbolize the power that can represented through the lotus flower and the beauty and strength which are represented in the flower. There are many people that get the tattoo to symbolize a change within their life, to symbolize a moment of clarity and recognition or to symbolize the general beauty that is associated with life.

Most often, the lotus flower tattoo begins small on the bottom and becomes larger, beautiful and more vibrant as you reach the top of the flower. In many types of lotus tattoos there is an aura which is demonstrated through the top of the flower to symbolize the beauty that is emanating from the flowers top.

Whether a lotus tattoo is drawn with vibrant and traditional color, or the tattoo is used in a tribal means, there are often certain things that are associated in the design of the lotus tattoo including Buddha, as well as designs which can include Koi fish, another popular theme in Japanese tattoo art.

Asian Tattoos: Japanese Kanji

What's So Special About Kanji Tattoo Designs?

Kanji tattoo designs are characters from a cryptic Japanese alphabet. This style of tattoo has become very popular within all of North America. You have likely seen these tattoos before, and maybe you would like to get one yourself. But, what is so special about Kanji tattoo designs?

Getting a tattoo of a Kanji symbol is very common. You can make use of these ancient characters to create a tattoo that represents love, strength, or anything else that is important to you in your life. Many people get this type of tattoo because they are really trendy at the moment, but they are also a really great way to get a subtle tattoo that does not take up a lot of space.

If you are thinking of getting a Kanji tattoo, you should definitely take your time to do the research for what you plan to get before you go and get it. There is quite a bit of confusion in many of the symbols, and you will not want to make the mistake of getting a symbol that means one thing when you think it means something else. This is something that has happened to a lot of people, and it is not a pleasant experience.

There are many online tattoo design directories that can show you endless ideas that you can use for your tattoo. These sites will generally have a category that is specifically for Kanji designs. You can use these as a resource to find something that means what you want it to mean.

Kanji tattoo designs are a great idea for anybody who wants to get a simple tattoo that is subtle and means something very personal to them. These tattoos will be forever, so make sure that you do the research to find one that truly means something for you.

By Greg E. West

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In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia) and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it’s becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos. Tattoo events are often held in big cities, and there are many Japanese tattoo shops in Japan. It’s good to contact them before you visit.

Traditional Japanese Tattooing

Japanese tattoos are known for their full body styling, bold lines, historic patterns and traditional images. The techniques for tattooing that developed in Japan used hand tools, and it wasn’t until the mid 20th century that machines first came to Japanese tattooing.
Incredibly popular are the Tattoo Contests, which will be held in various categories such as black and grey, best small piece, best large piece etc., where visitors take part in an exciting competition in which art and fun are the real winners.


Starlight Tattoo will be accompanied by world famous tattoo artists at the Meadowlands Exposition Center! THIS IS THE ULTIMATE TATTOO EVENT OF THE YEAR! Covered by every trade magazine world wide! News & Radio coverage. Celebrity appearances! Vendors from clothes to tattoo supplies, piercing supplies, accessories, and merchandise. Doctors for laser tattoo removal, Seminars in Art-History and Law of Tattooing. Contests all weekend long! HENNA ARTISTS, T-Shirt designers, SOMETHING FOR EVERY BODY.

The Times reported that “The traditional show on the Tattoo” was very much in evidence as middle-aged rockers of both sexes mingled with a new, younger breed of heavy metal fans, but amid the throng of Motorhead and Anthrax T-shirts were dozens of stylishly dressed young women, many of them sporting large, but beautifully crafted, Oriental tattoos. The trend for bold statements rather than cute little hearts and butterflies appears to be growing as one in eight Britons are now estimated to carry this particular form of adornment.

Hori Toshi is one of the greatest hand tattooing masters of all times. So do not miss this rare opportunity to see this master working in traditional Japanese style on the East Coast! Japanese tattoo is called “irezumi” or “horimono” in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it’s becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos.