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Tattoo styles come and go, but one style that has been ingrained in culture and history throughout the centuries is traditional Japanese or Irezumi.
If you’re considering getting a Japanese tattoo, be prepared to sit for a long time, as they are a work of art, and your skin is the canvas!
Originating during the Edo period (1603-1867), Japanese-style tattoos are rooted in folklore, featuring heroes from the Suikoden and mythological, including creatures of legend, characters from the Japanese language and tsunami waves.
Traditional Japanese tattoos are not just for the Yakuza (gangsters); in the same way, traditional Americana tattoos are not just for sailors or criminals. However, Irezumi was born from covering up tattoos that Japanese criminals received in prison. To that end, tattooing was associated with the Yakuza mafia, which led to the practice being outlawed until 1948.
By the end of the 17th century, the practice of penal tattooing had died out and was replaced with other forms of punishment. But the art of decorative Irezumi has proven eternal.
Unlike many tattoos, where it’s hard to decipher what they mean, Japanese tattoos are characterised by boldness and readability that easily explain the piece.
This is achieved through the characteristics of
Popular symbols in Japanese tattoos include
Are you thinking about getting a Japanese tattoo? Book an appointment with your nearest Celebrity Ink studio to sit down with an artist to discuss your tattoo and how we can create a beautiful piece of art.
