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Japanese Sleeve Tattoo

The art of tattooing in Japan is known as Irezumi. The ancient and beautiful art used to be reserved only for Yakuza (Japanese Gangsters) however today the Japanese designs have become known around the world and people are flocking to them like never before. There are a ton of great full sleeve, half sleeve and even quarter sleeve Japanese tattoo designs. Here are some of the top design motifs.

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Japanese Tattoos: Japanese Tattoo Art And History

While Japanese tattoos and traditional Japanese tattoo designs have become very popular in America and many western countries they still hold a huge negative connotation within Japan. This comes from the...

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Popular Japanese Tattoo Designs

The Japanese have a long history with the art of tattoos. There are some records that indicate that the Japanese were tattooing themselves back as far as 300 BC and possibly even earlier but it is a subject...

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The Lotus the Carp and the Dragon

The lotus is emblematic of serenity and beauty. Yogis meditate in 'lotus position'. Lotus are often placed either side of the Buddha's statue during Buddhist meditation. It is a symbol of earthly...

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