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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
Excited to be back to work!
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
Tattoo of the DayTwo back to back days, roughly five hours each
A couple of Japanese pieces from last week
Tattoo of the DayDragon and koi for the win
Finished up this dragon and koi sleeve today
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Phoenix and maple leaves in progress
Tattoo of the DayUrashima Taro and the Dragon Princess complete, healed and…
Coverup with a snake and koi
Tattoo by Bob Parr, Loveland, CO
Tattoo by Bob Parr, Loveland, CO
full Samurai backpiece tattoo in Traditional Japanese style
Black and gray buddha tattoo by Bob Parr
Tattoo by Bob Parr, Loveland, CO
Tattoo by Bob Parr, Loveland, CO
Tattoo by Bob Parr, Loveland, CO
Custom Neo-Japanese Mountain Scene
Japanese anime tiger
More progress on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Sneak peek
De Nueva York a México para continuar este proyecto
Added in a tiger and another Oni to the lower part of this…
🐅 TIGRE DE TIERRA
Git yer back done!
Few lil touches and this koi is complete
Added to existing memorial tattoo
Tattoo of the DayUsually I like to finish the inner arms with a clean V…
Quick one shot for Brett!
Getting back into this one
Primera pieza en Shamisenbori
🐉 ¿Sabías que el koi y el dragón pueden representar dos…
Tattoo of the DayFinished up getting all the color in on this Godzilla sleeve
Started getting a little color on this coverup with a snake
Un proyecto japonés de gran formato no se construye pieza…
black-and-grey Japanese Oni mask
Tiger backpiece
Drew on the top cap and almost finished up the background…
Si sólo pudieras elegir una máscara japonesa para tatuarte……
Dragon and koi in progress
Tattoo of the DayGetting a large scale freehand piece can be a bit…
Uno de los errores más comunes en el tatuaje japonés es…