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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
Finished up background on this Hannya and snake Backpiece
Working out way down on this Tiger Backpiece
On to the legs for Jamie
Jon pulling out the skills from way-back... with this…
Jiraiya summoning his toad magic to battle the serpent…
Tattoo of the DayUrashima Taro and the Dragon Princess in progress
Lots of lines today chipping away at this Shoten-Doji…
Kintaro vs the Giant Serpent complete
Switching it up a bit for this Koi with flames and clouds…
So what’s worse for you
Chipping away at this one
Getting back on this Cobra and peony Backpiece
Almost done with the background on this Hannya Backpiece
Took care of the elbow section of background on this dragon…
Tattoo of the DayAround the beginning of this year I started having all…
Got a good layer of total coverage for this sleeve coverup
Start of another cover up today Really looking forward to…
More color on this Urashima Taro and the Dragon Princess leg
Tattoo of the DayFinished up the color on this lower leg
Ryu and Sakura in progress
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS
Kieth came by this past weekend
@buddyboys_tattoos
Got some color in Son of Godzilla too handle the coverup…
Fun one from Saturday
Tattoo of the DayGot all the the greys completed in this Geisha/Hannya with…
Second sitting on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Tattoo of the DayWrapped up background and got started on color on this…
Hannya and namakubi leg in progress
Extend-o-sleeve-o
Japanese demon mask back-piece with red flowers
Switching it up a bit for this Koi with flames and clouds…
Koi and peony forearm complete
Added the snakes tail and drew on the rest of the…
Coverup with a snake and Gingko leaves in progress
Tattoo of the DaySecond sitting on this dragon sleeve
Finished up background and got started on scales
Japanese tiger and peony backpiece with lightning
Japanese dragon and koi with peonies full-leg sleeve in progress
Geisha and snake Japanese tattoo in progress
Japanese Hannya and Hebi leg sleeve in color
Japanese Hannya and Hebi leg sleeve with color
Miyamoto Musashi sleeve with namakubi, full arm
Did this crazy Oni coverup in 3 days 👽✌️
Japanese koi and peony forearm in progress
⚔️ Samurai Warrior ⚔️
Japanese dragon and koi full sleeve with peonies
Back piece coming along by Lukas Darlington