Getting a Tattoo in Tokyo: What You Need to Know Before You Ink in Japan From finding an English-speaking tattoo studio to understanding hygiene standards and tattoo etiquette, here’s what you need to know before getting inked in Tokyo—especially if you want a smooth, professional, and memorable experience. 1. Why Get a Tattoo in Japan? Japan is world-renowned for its artistry, precision, and cultural depth—this applies to tattoos, too. Whether you’re looking for a traditional irezumi design, fine line work, or something custom to commemorate your trip, Japan offers a level of craftsmanship that’s hard to match. Here’s why many travelers choose to get inked in Japan: ⸻ • […]
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Visiting Japan with Tattoos: What You Ne...
Visiting Japan with Tattoos: What You Need to Know Before You Travel If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have tattoos, you might be wondering: “Can I go to an onsen with tattoos?”, “Are tattoos accepted in Japan?”, or “Will I be treated differently as a tattooed foreigner?” These are some of the most searched questions by international travelers before coming to Japan—and for good reasons. Japan has a unique and often misunderstood relationship with tattoos. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know to enjoy your Japan / Tokyo trip confidently and respectfully. 1. Are Tattoos Allowed in Japan? Yes, tattoos are legal in Japan. […]
¥5000+tax Apprentice Campaign!!
Hey there! Here at Japan Tattoo, we really care about the quality of the tattoos we do here, and we make sure to keep our studio a professional environment. We have had an apprentice for the past year and a half, who has been practicing his tattooing skills on friends and family under our supervision. It’s time for him to make his debut as a professional tattoo artist. We started this campaign for our apprentice to get used to being a professional tattoo artist. Campaign details: Period: June 1st, 2022 – July 31st, 2022 (2 months) Tattoo design: Lettering tattoo (one word per tattoo) – you have to choose from […]
10 Inspiring Four-Character Japanese Idi...
If you’re thinking about getting a Japanese writing tattoo, why not get a four-character idiom? These tiny sayings are packed with meaning and, often, very wise advice. What is a four-character idiom? Known as yojijukugo in Japanese, four-character idioms are a succinct and poetic way of stating proverbs. They use a mere 4 kanji characters to express complex concepts. It would be similar to English proverbs like “Killing two birds with one stone.” being shortened to “Two birds, one stone.” And Japanese has the added advantage of each kanji having an individual meaning as well as changed meanings when combined with certain other kanji, allowing even more to be expressed […]
Tipping tattoo artists in Japan?
We get this question a lot. Is it okay to tip your tattoo artist in Japan? Will it be offensive?Although tipping is not a usual thing to do in Japan and waters would definitely chase you down and give back the money you left for them, in case of tattooing it is slightly different. Tattoo artists are freelancers — they don’t work for a big chain corporation. If you’re satisfied with their work and feel like you’d like to tip them , it is totally fine! It is not obligatory though. Tip or not to tip…it’s totally up to you! How much to tip? Well, how much would you tip […]
Happy New…flash designs at Japan Tattoo!
We are back after a long break. Winter is a good time to get tattooed — your healed tattoo will be ready to show off in the summer! One of our artists, Horishita, has prepared a flash sheet. All these designs are available to be tattooed. Size, colours, details, all can be customized. Come in if you’re in Tokyo or send an email to book!
Saniderm film
Most customers who visited Japan Tattoo have experience only with cling film or Saran wrap only, so it is a good idea to show you what we use to protect your new tattoo. Here at Japan Tattoo we use Saniderm — a special protective film that stays on your tattoo for a couple of days. It might not look great for the first couple of days since all the plasma your skin produces will stay under the film, however it does help with the healing process. There is a whole science behind it, please red about it here: saniderm.com It is not recommend for people allergic to band-aid adhesive, so […]
Mask tattoos
A while ago we posted a collection of our fox mask tattoos, which are by far the most popular mask motif we do at our studio. There are many other traditional Japanese masks to choose from though! Or other variations of fox mask as well 🙂