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Japanese Tattoo Pairings
Japanese tattooing at its core is about balance and harmony of the elements drawn and the character of the holder. Seasonality plays a great role in tattoo pairings, as do...
Japanese Tattoo Pairings
Japanese tattooing at its core is about balance and harmony of the elements drawn and the character of the holder. Seasonality plays a great role in tattoo pairings, as do...
Cherry Blossoms (桜)
The cherry blossom or sakura is a flower with a very brief blooming window in the spring, and represents the beautiful yet fleeting nature of life. Traditionally, sakura have been...
Cherry Blossoms (桜)
The cherry blossom or sakura is a flower with a very brief blooming window in the spring, and represents the beautiful yet fleeting nature of life. Traditionally, sakura have been...
Chrysanthemum (菊)
The Chrysanthemum is a flower that blooms in autumn, and has associations with longevity and the Imperial household. The longevity associations stem from the fact that Chrysanthemum was originally used...
Chrysanthemum (菊)
The Chrysanthemum is a flower that blooms in autumn, and has associations with longevity and the Imperial household. The longevity associations stem from the fact that Chrysanthemum was originally used...
Fudo Myoo (不動産)
Fudo Myoo is one of the Buddhist Five Wisdom Kings. Known as "The Immovable", the sword (or weapon) in his right hand represents wisdom and power, while the noose in...
Fudo Myoo (不動産)
Fudo Myoo is one of the Buddhist Five Wisdom Kings. Known as "The Immovable", the sword (or weapon) in his right hand represents wisdom and power, while the noose in...
Hannya (般若)
The Hannya mask comes from Noh theater, and is the transformation of a beautiful woman into a demon. The horns represent anger, which is why in traditional Japanese ceremonies, brides...
Hannya (般若)
The Hannya mask comes from Noh theater, and is the transformation of a beautiful woman into a demon. The horns represent anger, which is why in traditional Japanese ceremonies, brides...
Dragon (龍)
Dragons represent power, enlightenment, and protection via their Buddhist and Shinto associations. Dragons are one of the Four Guardians (四象) in Chinese mythology, and are known to rule the seas...
Dragon (龍)
Dragons represent power, enlightenment, and protection via their Buddhist and Shinto associations. Dragons are one of the Four Guardians (四象) in Chinese mythology, and are known to rule the seas...