The Japanese government banned tattoos in 1872, as while the practice had risen as an art form, tattooed marks were still used as a punishment. The ban wasn't lifted until 1948, but the practice ...

I have had a personal interest in tattoos since the '70s when I was introduced to Japanese style tattooing. Pacific Islanders in Communications [a nonprofit organization that supports the development ...

Koi fish represent perseverance and good fortune. This tattoo features vibrant colors and detailed scales in a traditional Japanese style. Geometric tattoos offer a modern and sophisticated look.

If you're in the market for a new traditional Japanese tattoo, look no further than Dallas' own Carl Hallowell. For decades, Hallowell, who works under the honorific title "Horisho," has perfected ...

We might know flower pressing from the 16 th century, where it was incorporated into artworks in China and Japan ... one tattoo artist specializes in pressed flower-style tattoos.

Although tattoos have increasingly been used as fashion statements, especially in overseas countries, they are still associated with yakuza gangsters and other “anti-social elements” in Japan.