Japanese Tattoos Meaning & Style

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Tattooing is a traditional Japanese art that has existed for thousands of years. After discovering the history and the perception of tattooing in Japan in a previous article, we are now going to focus on the meaning of Japanese tattooing. Originating from ancient cultural rituals practiced by the Ainu people, the art of Japanese tattooing finds its origin in spirituality. In addition to their protective role, the drawings have a social and aesthetic dimension. We have seen that the Irezumi or traditional tattoo in Japan, represented for the Yakuza (members of the Japanese mafia), a way to swear loyalty to their clan while expressing their values of loyalty, honor and bravery. Japanese style tattoos have a very deep meaning and most of the designs are chosen for a specific reason. Whether they originate from mythology, Buddhism or Shintoism, these engraved
Tattooing is a traditional Japanese art that has existed for thousands of years. After discovering the history and the perception of tattooing in Japan in

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Japanese Tattoos Meaning & Style