Irezumi- The Art of Japanese Tattoos
The Japanese tattoo art of Irezumi is rich with tradition. Irezumi tattoos cover a large portion of the body's surface and the stylistic designs have many traditional Japanese motifs.
About: Kanji for Tattoos
This is the page for people who are looking for a kanji character for a tattoo. Even if you don't want to have a tattoo, it will help you to find out how to write your name or the words you want to know in kanji.
This is the page for people who are looking for a kanji character for a tattoo. Even if you don't want to have a tattoo, it will help you to find out how to write your name or the words you want to know in kanji.
An Exhibit on Irezumi
An interesting site.
An interesting site.
Japan's Living Tattoo Tradition
A historical examination of Japan's tattoo tradition with an interview with a mater Japanese tattoo artist.
A historical examination of Japan's tattoo tradition with an interview with a mater Japanese tattoo artist.
Japanese Tattoo Artist- Horikoi
A gallery of Horikoi's tattoo art and the profession of the Japanese tattoo artist.
A gallery of Horikoi's tattoo art and the profession of the Japanese tattoo artist.
Japanese Tattoo Art and Ukiyo-e
A short history of Japanese tattoo art and the connection with ukiyo-e, the art of Japanese woodblock prints. The article is illustrated with examples of tattoo prints by such ukiyo-e artists as Kuniyoshi or Kunichika.
A short history of Japanese tattoo art and the connection with ukiyo-e, the art of Japanese woodblock prints. The article is illustrated with examples of tattoo prints by such ukiyo-e artists as Kuniyoshi or Kunichika.
Japanese Tattooing: The Past and the Present
Gives a comprehensive history of the art of tattooing in Japan.
Gives a comprehensive history of the art of tattooing in Japan.
Japanese Tattoos Horimono
An informative site on Japanese tatooing with reference information.
An informative site on Japanese tatooing with reference information.
Tattoo Art Maruyama
A site on contemporary Japanese tattoos with many graphics.
A site on contemporary Japanese tattoos with many graphics.
Yakuza Tattoo
Yakuza (Japanese mafia) members tattoo themselves with their clan's badge.
Yakuza (Japanese mafia) members tattoo themselves with their clan's badge.