Japan continues to be a dream destination for travelers — not only for its temples, food, and pop culture, but also as a place to get a meaningful tattoo. If you’re visiting Japan in 2025, here’s a guide to the most popular tattoo styles among visitors, and the meanings behind traditional Japanese designs like koi, cherry blossoms, and Hannya masks. This will help you choose a tattoo that’s not just beautiful, but also deeply connected to Japanese culture. 🌸 Popular Tattoo Styles Among Visitors to Japan in 2025 Based on recent trends, here are the designs international travelers most often request in Tokyo: • Fine-Line & Minimalist Tattoos Small, […]
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How to Book a Tattoo Appointment in Japa...
Planning a trip to Japan this autumn and thinking about getting a tattoo? 🍂 The good news is that late summer to early autumn is the best time to book — schedules are more flexible, and you’ll have plenty of options before the peak tourist season in October–November. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to booking your tattoo in Japan, so you can plan smoothly and avoid stress. 📝 Step 1: Do Your Research Before reaching out, check the tattoo studio’s: • Style & Portfolio: Each artist has unique strengths — from Japanese traditional to modern fine-line tattoos. • Language Support: Not all studios in Japan can handle English inquiries, […]
Tattoos and Hot Springs in Japan : 2025 ...
Introduction – Why This Matters for Travelers For many travelers, relaxing in a Japanese onsen (hot spring) is a highlight of the trip. But if you have tattoos, you’ve probably heard conflicting information: Are tattoos allowed? Will I be turned away? This uncertainty creates stress before the journey even begins. This guide explains the latest situation in 2025, where you can enjoy hot springs with tattoos, alternative options if you face restrictions, and how a tattoo session in Tokyo can be part of your authentic Japanese experience. Why Tattoos Are Still Restricted in Many Onsen Traditionally, tattoos in Japan were associated with organized crime. Although this image has changed, many […]
Traveling Solo in Japan? Why a Tattoo Se...
Why Solo Travel and Tattoos Are a Perfect Match in Japan Solo travel is all about freedom — the ability to choose where to go, what to do, and how to spend your time without compromise. In Japan, this independence opens up opportunities for deep, personal experiences. One such experience? Getting a tattoo in Tokyo. Whether you’re already inked or considering your very first design, a tattoo session can be a deeply personal travel highlight — one you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life. A Personal Story : From Solo Traveler to Tattoo Collector Many of our guests arrive in Tokyo alone, often with no fixed […]
Hidden Gems in Tokyo: Off the Beaten Pat...
Looking to explore Tokyo beyond the usual tourist spots — and maybe get a tattoo along the way? This guide introduces lesser-known but culturally rich areas of Tokyo where you can enjoy art, vintage fashion, spirituality, or subcultures — all with a tattoo-friendly vibe. Whether you’re a traveler with ink or considering getting your first tattoo in Japan, these spots offer authenticity, inspiration, and a warm welcome. 🐈 Gotokuji (Setagaya) – The Maneki-Neko Temple Far from the crowds of Sensoji or Meiji Shrine, Gotokuji (豪徳寺) offers a calm, spiritual escape — and one of the most Instagrammable sights in Tokyo. Famous for thousands of maneki-neko (beckoning cats), this temple […]
Rainy Day in Tokyo? Here’s Why Getting a
🌧️ Stuck in Tokyo on a Rainy Day? Don’t let the weather wash away your travel plans. When shrines, parks, and markets lose their charm under grey skies, it’s time to look indoors. Getting a tattoo in Tokyo isn’t just an indoor activity — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s why your rainy day might be the perfect time to get inked. 1. Why Tattoos Make Sense on a Rainy Day • Completely weatherproof – Rain doesn’t affect your appointment or experience • Souvenir with meaning – Tattoos last longer than any T-shirt or keychain • Peaceful and personal – Step out of the noise, into a private, focused environment […]
Have a Drink around Japan Tattoo
Tokyo is a city that never sleeps. You’ll find convenience stores, karaoke places, bars, even cafes that are open 24/7. If there’s one thing among Tokyo’s nightlife you should try during your visit here though, it would definitely be the Izakayas / Japanese style bars! We get asked by our clients quite a lot about good places to drink / try Japanese culture nearby our area (many of our clients stay in Shinjuku, close to where we are located) We would like to write about an Izakaya we enjoy going to, that’s only a few steps away from us! Yasai Kushimaki Vegeta If you tell the manager, Yoshi-san, you are […]
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention in Manila 202...
It has been a few months since we’ve got back from our first ever overseas tattoo convention! It was an honor for us to attend the biggest tattoo convention in the Philippines. We would to say a big THANK YOU to the Dutdutan Team for inviting us! We started off with registering our names and laying out our flash designs. We had already set up booth the night before. To be honest, we weren’t sure how well we would do at a tattoo convention in Manila but we were pleasantly surprised to see how many people were interested in our flash! We ended up being unexpectedly fully booked for the […]
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention 2023
Hey there! We are happy to announce that we will be attending Dutdutan Tattoo Convention in Manila, The Philippines on September 30th and October 1st. Note: We will be away from September 27th to October 3rd. This is our first time attending a convention overseas and we are bringing three artists with us! Betty (from Studio LaRuche) Taiga Ryo See you there! 🙂
5 Great Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo
Veganism isn’t a well-understood concept yet in Japan, so if you’re vegan, it can be hard to find foods you can eat, and even harder to describe what vegan food is. A common response to saying you don’t eat animal products is, “Oh ok, so how about this fish dish?” or “Oh ok, how about this vegetarian cheese dish?” Not being able to read the menus adds even more risk to the ordering process. You’re generally safe with vegetable tempura, but that can get pretty boring after your 5th time. For those visiting Tokyo who are looking for some good vegan options, here are 5 great vegan restaurants in Tokyo. […]