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Japanese Tattoos
Japanesetattoo work from artists across the TattooNOW network. Each image links to the artist’s portfolio.
About Japanese Tattoos
Japanese tattooing (Irezumi) is one of the oldest, most codified styles in the world — bold subjects like dragons, koi and tigers set against flowing wind, water and clouds, built to wrap the body as a single unified composition.
- The background isn't decoration — it ties the design to the body and gives it movement
- Every subject carries folklore: koi (perseverance), dragons (wisdom and strength)
- Built for large canvases — full/half sleeves, back pieces, chest panels, leg sleeves
- Composition follows real rules; many specialists train for years to master them
- Look for proper background work and correct subject pairings, not images floating on skin
Last updated June 2026
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Got another session in of this fun sleeve, almost there
Moving along nicely on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Progress on this Shoki the Demon Queller sleeve
Getting some color in on this Dragon and koi sleeve
Tiger and peony in progress
Medium taper magnums for color realism?
Cherry blossoms and wind, on my friend Lance
Would love to do a few more of these Japanese inspired…
Elbow work and an early coat on some snake scales over the…
Awaken Tattoo is open downtown at 54 North Duke Street
Got to do some matching Japanese lilac tree calf tattoos…
Huge reconstruction of bodysuit of mi hermosa 🍑
Got to do a collab piece with Absolutely loved working on…
@horibudofirst
Anche a sto giro ci siamo portati a casa un premietto!
This is my Saturday tattoo done at the which I ended up…
Dragon and cherry blossoms
Tattoo of the DayStills of Micheal’s koi from last week
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Snake bite, but knife cut🔪 🍣
Excited to be back to work!
Armpit freehand kiku
Black and Gray Demon Lady
Color Japanese Ireszumi
Color Japanese Tiger
Color Akaza
Color Sylveon
Black and Gray Hand Fan
Black and gray Kio fish
Continuation de ce dos, un projet vraiment super cool à…
Tattoo of the DayTwo back to back days, roughly five hours each
A couple of Japanese pieces from last week
@horibudofirst
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🇯🇵🐉🐅BATTLE ROYALE🐅🐉🇯🇵
Tattoo of the DayDragon and koi for the win
Finished up this dragon and koi sleeve today
OLD KOI / freehand done last sunday at
Así es como resuelvo cuando me toca hacer escamas, ya lo…
One of my favourites this month
Prima parte di un progetto full manga🔥
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Con mucho gusto les presento mi seminario, mi intención es…
Phoenix and maple leaves in progress
What do you think about this cover up?
Tattoo of the DayUrashima Taro and the Dragon Princess complete, healed and…
Coverup with a snake and koi