When the Japanese government ... city directories attest. Judging by the drawings in those daybooks, he was no tattoo virtuoso, nor is it clear he stuck with the hobby for very long.

"It seems like every two or three days we are doing a koi (carp) half-sleeve or a dragon tattoo. People in the States are going nuts for Japanese. It's really blown up over the last two years ...

Japanese tattoo art is based on woodblock prints and other Edo period art, therefore it follows a tradition, and there are rules. I liked that about the style. There is structure. Before I start a ...

Japanese tattoos have long been a symbol of strength, beauty, and cultural richness. From intricate designs to profound ...

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...

and drawn from The Museum of Fine Arts’ renowned Japanese art collection, the exhibit explains the path this body art took, from the streets of early 19th century Japan into 21st century tattoo ...

While tattoos are becoming more fashionable among younger Japanese, they remain stigmatized ... had a marking on her hand that resembled the art. Shimoji had grown up performing Okinawan dances ...

Holding a 14-inch bamboo stick with 27 needles on the end, he's practising tebori, a traditional Japanese form of tattooing. He describes this art as "a very secretive world". Tattoos take ...

I have many requests for lettering in Japanese ... the languages trending this year for tattoos, and the top celebrities inspiring the world’s body art. Sometimes the message can get lost ...