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Japanese Tattoos

With a symbolic language going back centuries, the Japanese tattoo tradition (irezumi) is one of the most striking tattoo schools in the world. The dragon speaks of strength and protection, the Hannya mask of passion and transformation, and cherry blossoms of life's transience.

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18 designs. Tap the one you like, upload your own photo and see for free how the tattoo will look on your body.

Katana ve Koi Balıkları — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Katana ve Koi Balıkları

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Bambudaki Kaplan — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Bambudaki Kaplan

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Hannya Maskesi — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Hannya Maskesi

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Koi Balığı — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Koi Balığı

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Samuray Miğferi — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Samuray Miğferi

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Ejderha ve Şakayık — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Ejderha ve Şakayık

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Ejderha — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Ejderha

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Hannya ve Yılan — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Hannya ve Yılan

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Büyük Dalga — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Büyük Dalga

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Kiraz Çiçeği Dalı — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Kiraz Çiçeği Dalı

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Turna — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Turna

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Foo Köpeği — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Foo Köpeği

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Oni Maskesi — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Oni Maskesi

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Samuray — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Samuray

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Kaplan ve Şakayık — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Kaplan ve Şakayık

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Daruma — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Daruma

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Kitsune Maskesi — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Kitsune Maskesi

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Japon Ejderhası — Japanese Tattoos design, try it on

Japon Ejderhası

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The designs of this school are in constant motion: wave, smoke and flower motifs wrap around the figure and come alive as the body moves. That's why Japanese tattoos are usually planned as large-scale pieces covering the arm, leg or back.

Things to know about Japanese Tattoos

Plan the whole

Japanese style is strongest when designed as a whole, not piece by piece. If you're thinking of expanding later, place the first piece with that in mind.

Learn the symbol

Every motif has an established meaning; learning the story of the figure you choose strengthens both the design and its meaning.

Choosing a studio

Japanese style is a specialty of its own; prefer artists with irezumi work in their portfolio.

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Try the design on your own photo; if you like it, post a free request and let studios in your city send you price quotes.

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