I find Traditional Japanese tattooing is more of an art than a style, because of the amount of rules to it, the undeniable artistry to it, and the beautiful of the art that comes out of it. There is so much meanings to them that they translate and show stories with each one.
What are the standards of art? Unlike Ainu tattoos, it is a culture with a history of about 250 to 300 years. Started to show off among people. ( soruce japanese wiki) And the tattoos featuring character figures are derived from classical Chinese novels(Water Margin). Novel characters are represented by tattoos.
Most all tattoos are in art. If you can look at a photo it's an art or a video game as an art or a painting is an art, you can look at an image that a tattoo artist created and that absolutely is an art
So glad he came to America. State of grace is about an hour from me I'm gonna jump on his waiting list soon. 5 years is so brutal tho although he's well worth the wait. I want some tebori to add to my collection so bad
wow its absolutely incredible how much history has gone into Japanese ink... I love how its blended into all cultures an is still highly respected as more than just tattoos... so so so beautiful... ONE LOVE(:
it is the most beautiful form when it comes to tattoos in my opinion. currently finishing my full back piece tattoo in Japan and to see someone with full Japanese body suit you have to respect the dedication! from client side AND artists side, it is a SACRIFICE.
In a few days, I'm starting a Japanese sleeve. Ever since delving into the world of tattoos, the Japanese style has always captured my attention. Can't wait to finally wear it for myself!
In July I started my horimono. Thank God I found a very cool and nice tattoo artist who I can visit every two weeks for 3 to 5 hours each session. At the time of writing, I got my back motif done, and my left arm has been completed last session. Every motif is colorful. I love me some pretty colors. :-)
@@eugenio5774 I live an hour south of san jose. Even if you're here, he has a 2 year waiting list lmao, so maybe you can sign up now and then come later on.
Make sure you find a specialist for this art if you want it. I have 3 in the entire state I live but just got my work finished, full sleeve hannya with cherry 🌸. Absolutely love traditional Japanese.
Beautiful, badass and inspiring. I recently decided tattoo artistry might be my career as I’ve always been enamored by this art that we wear permanently. Thank you for sharing 🙏
the way the japanese traditional do tattoos, with the tebori, it makes those tattoo pop like crazy, also they don't fade as much over time. I hear they are really painful to get, and some of the ink can cause health problems, but i guess it is worth it if you can endure all of it.
I started getting tattooed way too early punk and hardcore music . I have a lot of homemade tats . But nevertheless, I wish that I would have waited to find the right artist. My back is still virgin so I’m patient now. But definitely all my arms will be eventually black out….great video. Appreciate the art of Tebori ❤❤❤❤❤
In Japan, "Irezumi (tattoo for criminals in the old days)" and "Bunshin, Monmon, Horimono (tattoo as fashion)" are two different things. Both are translated as "tattoo" in English, which causes misunderstanding. Historically, "Horimono" was popular among firefighters, carpenters and express messengers(Occupations that show skin). However, since the 1970s, in order to eradicate gangs that have become rabid, "Horimono" has been discouraged for the general public.
Japanese blows away new school hands down in my opinion. To each their own though. If it looks good, alive and legible I like it. My left sleeve is Japanese, my right sleeve is black & grey with some tribal.
I live a stone's throw from State of Grace where Horitomo tattoos and I'm waiting for the day my broke college student butt has enough money to be tattooed by him...
Japanese culture is something I am so into life style fashion food people etiquette and of course tattoos and something about Japanese culture I feel as tho I am apart of even tho I am a different ethnicity I still feel as tho I am one with it
The few yakuza I've seen seem intense. The lions share of 'yankee' I've met run the gamut. In all cases, every Japanese person I've met that has a tattoo of any kind is less likely to be blindly conformist. So I like them more.
The weird thing about this is.... in Japan this tattoo culture is taboo... while the rest of the world embraces it as a unique art form. Funny how the originators don't fully support this, while the western world embraces it.
Here is my question. I live in Maryland, which surprisingly is not well known for having a lot of good Japanese tattoo artists. So my question is this.. How do I find a good one? NYC? Or should I literally just save up and fly to Japan to make this happen?
Thank you, this was very informative! The ways in which Japanese tattoos and (tattooing) differ from ones I know are so exquisite. This is something I would love to do. I would REALLY love to get permission and be selected to have a hand-tapped full sleeve. That's a dream of mine. The only problem is that I do not know if it would be appropriate for me to get a traditional Japanese tattoo, because I'm not Japanese. I don't know if that would dishonor the culture and the art of tattooing. I guess if they select me as someone to do a hand-tapped traditional sleeve then it is not.
One of the Maori traditions is getting tattoos. It is interesting to know that in ancient Iran, heroes and young athletes did tattoos like the Maori people, which I have explained in the book Discovery of Australia by Iranians and shown ten photos.
@@papa.silver7804 actually when i hear their music, see their buildings and their food and lifestyle, i get a weird feeling.. I cant describe it but it felt right, it draws me to them for some reason :/ it just felt like home it was very interesting
KennesuJoined same for me it’s hard to explain this “it completes me” Feeling when I just see hear or witness something Japanese related and I really hope my Next life is back in my home so I’m there with ya buddy
as far as I know - it's taboo only in some public places..Just necessary to know the rules.) Guess it's because in Japan🌸 - the culture of respect of people's feelings is much more valuable than the fashion on body-positive..) it's just my opinion
Well to be fair, Japanese tattoos are literally the art and history of Japan pulled from the old books onto skin and are strictly based off lore and culture. Demons are a very large part of the history and the art, and you cannot change it. Hence why Japanese style tattoos have very strict pairings, such as what flowers can go with what fish or dragons.
I got 51 tattoos I've been getting tattooed since 06. Since 2018 I've been getting a tattoo one tattoo if not more a month for 4 years. I haven't even missed a session in 4 years. Now a lot of tattoo artists tell me that in their opinion cuz I see a lot of tattoo artist when I get tattooed and their opinion tattoos have originated in Japan. And then the Americans going to Japan gets tattooed in Japan. After the movement in Japan a lot of shops opened and follow suit with the shops that originated in Japan. Tattooing is a big deal it's been going on for probably since the first of mankind. My grandpa was born 1928 when he was 17 and 45 he got a tattoo only one though. I could never just get one tattoo. These professional tattoo artists like me they say I'm a good person so they only charge me $100 for a tattoo. 300 $400 tattoo it only cost me $100. A figure if I go to them more and they're making less they rather have me as a customer. That's why I got so many tattoos
I find Traditional Japanese tattooing is more of an art than a style, because of the amount of rules to it, the undeniable artistry to it, and the beautiful of the art that comes out of it. There is so much meanings to them that they translate and show stories with each one.
I agree and meaning behind it...👌
What are the standards of art? Unlike Ainu tattoos, it is a culture with a history of about 250 to 300 years. Started to show off among people. ( soruce japanese wiki) And the tattoos featuring character figures are derived from classical Chinese novels(Water Margin). Novel characters are represented by tattoos.
Most all tattoos are in art. If you can look at a photo it's an art or a video game as an art or a painting is an art, you can look at an image that a tattoo artist created and that absolutely is an art
I’d say the same thing about anime, it’s all art and isn’t just done to look “ cool”.
The one style that will never go away.
American Traditional will never go out of style too.
yakuza
the finger wolf dotwork from pinterest never go away !
@El diablo da Costa Definitely everywhere, it's so simple and universal
bobunitone , American Traditional and Traditional Japanese are the best styles when it comes to tattoos. Hands down.
Horimoto Did the tattoos for the yakuza series and he is great.
Horitomo*
i agree
So glad he came to America. State of grace is about an hour from me I'm gonna jump on his waiting list soon. 5 years is so brutal tho although he's well worth the wait. I want some tebori to add to my collection so bad
@@CAVEMANsean Wait, it's a 5 year waitlist for him? :o
@@DojojiDuncan ⁰⁰
I’m in the process of a Japanese tattoo sleeve, and i gotta say i am in love with the art
Who’s doing your sleeve enjoy hash? What part of the country are you?
Ian Mckenzie I live in Canada and it’s getting done by JF Trudel. You can find him on instagram
5:29 He closes the blinds while saying "you're supposed to be more reserved."
Whoa that's some next-level symbolism there Spike, slow down
wow its absolutely incredible how much history has gone into Japanese ink... I love how its blended into all cultures an is still highly respected as more than just tattoos... so so so beautiful... ONE LOVE(:
it is the most beautiful form when it comes to tattoos in my opinion. currently finishing my full back piece tattoo in Japan and to see someone with full Japanese body suit you have to respect the dedication! from client side AND artists side, it is a SACRIFICE.
I love this series! Finally some cool/interesting tattoo stuff!
In a few days, I'm starting a Japanese sleeve. Ever since delving into the world of tattoos, the Japanese style has always captured my attention. Can't wait to finally wear it for myself!
Try park street rob can do amazing Japanese in Birmingham england
In July I started my horimono. Thank God I found a very cool and nice tattoo artist who I can visit every two weeks for 3 to 5 hours each session.
At the time of writing, I got my back motif done, and my left arm has been completed last session. Every motif is colorful. I love me some pretty colors. :-)
Japanese tattooing is so inspiring to see alive as an artist. The country should be proud. I'm sure in time they might at least find the art in it.
I absolutely love this and am a big fan of Japanese tattooing. The scene with them eating Ramen with their shirts off is awesome
Would love a Horitomo cat tattoo, and I don't even have tattoos
new life goal: save enough money to go to japan to have a monmon cat done by horitomo
He's actually based in San Jose, California! He works at State of Grace with Taki!
@@Nappa9000 I live in europe, it's still super far XD
@@eugenio5774 I live an hour south of san jose. Even if you're here, he has a 2 year waiting list lmao, so maybe you can sign up now and then come later on.
Better get on the waiting list now, last I heard it's up over 4 years long.
@@jon-umber: Who knows, we might even be able to travel by then!
Hearing this makes me want to get my 1st tattoo
I want to see a chicano style one
AOG I was looking for the same thing!
Go to jail
@Swango who the hell is mahhamed? You cant even spell right. Sucks when it's your first language but other people speak it better than you haha
Been going to state of grace the last 5 years. It’s been an amazing journey to get tattooed there
Make sure you find a specialist for this art if you want it. I have 3 in the entire state I live but just got my work finished, full sleeve hannya with cherry 🌸. Absolutely love traditional Japanese.
Beautiful, badass and inspiring. I recently decided tattoo artistry might be my career as I’ve always been enamored by this art that we wear permanently. Thank you for sharing 🙏
He looks at his needles with a monocle. Such care and careful skill😍
It's a living art especially the Japanese tattoo are stunning in the colors and style all of them are great tattoo artists also good video 👌👌👌
Some of those japanese tattoos look unreal man
American Traditional and Japanese Traditional will always be the best 2 out of all Tattoo styles.
Fucking awesome. Takashi Matsuba is a great tebori tattooer in the States
He did my foot
the way the japanese traditional do tattoos, with the tebori, it makes those tattoo pop like crazy, also they don't fade as much over time. I hear they are really painful to get, and some of the ink can cause health problems, but i guess it is worth it if you can endure all of it.
Tebori tattoos are simply amazing
Cool art
I need a tattoo by taki and horitomo!!! One day!!
So interesting. Thank you for the insight
Hopefully people here in japan will be open minded about tattoos.
Respect.
I looove the tattoo at 2:05. I would so get that tattooed on my arm.
I started getting tattooed way too early punk and hardcore music . I have a lot of homemade tats . But nevertheless, I wish that I would have waited to find the right artist. My back is still virgin so I’m patient now. But definitely all my arms will be eventually black out….great video. Appreciate the art of Tebori ❤❤❤❤❤
In Japan, "Irezumi (tattoo for criminals in the old days)" and "Bunshin, Monmon, Horimono (tattoo as fashion)" are two different things.
Both are translated as "tattoo" in English, which causes misunderstanding. Historically, "Horimono" was popular among firefighters, carpenters and express messengers(Occupations that show skin). However, since the 1970s, in order to eradicate gangs that have become rabid, "Horimono" has been discouraged for the general public.
That's interesting thank you for adding the linguistic differences. :)
Japanese blows away new school hands down in my opinion. To each their own though. If it looks good, alive and legible I like it. My left sleeve is Japanese, my right sleeve is black & grey with some tribal.
I want a sleeve so bad
Respect Japanese tradition tattoo
badass cauliflower ears, much respect to that guy
Beautiful
Did anyone else notice the Grime pin he had on? Respect!
I pass this shop everyday.
Colors too 😊💐🌍🕊️☮️💙🖤❤️💛✌️🤲💪
Amazing video thank you
美しい
It's really sad that japanese culture does not embrace tattoo'ing and yet the U.S. and many other countries do. I love their mythology.
How awesome indeed 🙏😇😎✌️💛. Special
Yes!
I live a stone's throw from State of Grace where Horitomo tattoos and I'm waiting for the day my broke college student butt has enough money to be tattooed by him...
Japanese culture is something I am so into life style fashion food people etiquette and of course tattoos and something about Japanese culture I feel as tho I am apart of even tho I am a different ethnicity I still feel as tho I am one with it
Have you been to Japan yet?
Narcissus haven’t bein yet but it’s my dream to go
These are the personifications of "walking around as a master piece".
I want to be a walking canvas too :(
great now i want ramen
;))
Me too! Lol
The few yakuza I've seen seem intense. The lions share of 'yankee' I've met run the gamut. In all cases, every Japanese person I've met that has a tattoo of any kind is less likely to be blindly conformist. So I like them more.
I got a tattoo from a well known Yamagumi gumi tattoo artist . He's a member of Yakuza. Horito Yamagumi .
I have a Yokai with a combination the Korean style in my knee
This is always fascinating.
I have a samari sword tattoo
japanese tattoos are really cool
Best style
The weird thing about this is.... in Japan this tattoo culture is taboo... while the rest of the world embraces it as a unique art form. Funny how the originators don't fully support this, while the western world embraces it.
That Preview Image: When your roomie eats all your pizza rolls and he aint even sorry.
That video was dope!
That picture of a cat tattooing another cat is great
Japanese and Chineese culture is awesome!! 😍😍
Diana Bedoya and yet you don't find it interesting enough to spell it correctly
I like neo-trad, with Japanese cliche backing. Ie: suspend waves/whirlpools, wind bars, and clouds
Here is my question. I live in Maryland, which surprisingly is not well known for having a lot of good Japanese tattoo artists. So my question is this.. How do I find a good one? NYC? Or should I literally just save up and fly to Japan to make this happen?
I have wanting a Japanese tattoo maybe a Geisha, or something like that
Nice art tattoos 🤘🤘🤘🙂
Thank you, this was very informative! The ways in which Japanese tattoos and (tattooing) differ from ones I know are so exquisite. This is something I would love to do. I would REALLY love to get permission and be selected to have a hand-tapped full sleeve. That's a dream of mine.
The only problem is that I do not know if it would be appropriate for me to get a traditional Japanese tattoo, because I'm not Japanese. I don't know if that would dishonor the culture and the art of tattooing. I guess if they select me as someone to do a hand-tapped traditional sleeve then it is not.
I’m going to say the same thing as I always do to this point. Go for it. Be respectful of it, but absolutely go for it.
Where are these guys located ?
モンモンキャッツの人だあー！にしても英語上手すぎ！当たり前だけど
Trust me after having that oni ramen a shirt off is best🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒
Does anyone know if that clear bead necklace he is wearing has a specific name? Or where u can get one?
I’ve always thought Japanese tattoos are beautiful. Tebori must require insane discipline and commitment
Yes and a very high pain tolerance .
Soo sad that japan had that mentality about tattoo...cuz the japanese tattoo is the best in the world...ive got one in my leg
Not only Japan. Korea as well. In Europe, you find many people who think about tattoo as a "in prison earned thing", too.
I'm bout to get a Japanese quote in Japanese on my back and I'm thinking about getting a Japanese traditional style dragon under it 😍😍
where to buy original tattoo ink madenin japan?
Amazing!
Where can one buy that tebori cat shirt tho !?
I'm getting the word SWEET in Japanese characters on my pumpum. 😁
One of the Maori traditions is getting tattoos. It is interesting to know that in ancient Iran, heroes and young athletes did tattoos like the Maori people, which I have explained in the book Discovery of Australia by Iranians and shown ten photos.
for everyone who understand japan language and culural norms, he is using "boku" for "I" how cute is that!
I like it
Amazing❤❤❤❤
Real tattooing
I want that cat tattooing the other cat t-shirt. Where can I get that?
monmoncats.com
If you by any chance want to know the most awesome japanese tattoo artist in The Netherlands? Search: Rob Admiraal
Opinions.. Rob is indeed a great artist, but there are a handfull of other artists in the Netherlands which are at least on the same level as him
5:14 cauliflower ear
oh god that's bad
The cat tattoos are so cute! But gosh, does it look painful to get these.
Japanese culture life style I’ve bein more drawn to makes me wonder if I had a past life in japan
I thought of the same thing
KennesuJoined I’ve had a recent dream where I was in Japan and I felt like I was home and it was awesome
@@papa.silver7804 actually when i hear their music, see their buildings and their food and lifestyle, i get a weird feeling.. I cant describe it but it felt right, it draws me to them for some reason :/ it just felt like home it was very interesting
KennesuJoined same for me it’s hard to explain this “it completes me”
Feeling when I just see hear or witness something Japanese related and I really hope my
Next life is back in my home so
I’m there with ya buddy
@@papa.silver7804 the same here man :( one can only dream.
Its not art, is the what is it to you.
May or may not see my comment but why do some of them look like tattoos in the yakuza series
It's crazy that Japanese tattoos are one of the definitive styles of the art but yet in Japan tattoos are taboo. Really strange
as far as I know - it's taboo only in some public places..Just necessary to know the rules.) Guess it's because in Japan🌸 - the culture of respect of people's feelings is much more valuable than the fashion on body-positive..) it's just my opinion
かっけえ…
i have ., a horimono .... =)
What is the name of that ink ?
墨？
I now want to go to a shirtless ramen tattoo party.
As of now I have 40
the ONLY thing I dislike about the japanese tattoo artstyle is all the demons they have, other than that, it´s amazing
Well to be fair, Japanese tattoos are literally the art and history of Japan pulled from the old books onto skin and are strictly based off lore and culture. Demons are a very large part of the history and the art, and you cannot change it. Hence why Japanese style tattoos have very strict pairings, such as what flowers can go with what fish or dragons.
And I know that, it´s just even tho these traditional tattoos look good, having demons all over your body is not my aesthetic.
Kortex The Weeb yeah I agree I wouldn’t want a demon, maybe another diety that represents something good at least.
What's wrong with demons?
I would like to have a demon Japanese tattoo but I think others will look on it as a bad thing because it symbolize evil.
mma to tattoo
😍😍😍
I got 51 tattoos I've been getting tattooed since 06. Since 2018 I've been getting a tattoo one tattoo if not more a month for 4 years. I haven't even missed a session in 4 years. Now a lot of tattoo artists tell me that in their opinion cuz I see a lot of tattoo artist when I get tattooed and their opinion tattoos have originated in Japan. And then the Americans going to Japan gets tattooed in Japan. After the movement in Japan a lot of shops opened and follow suit with the shops that originated in Japan. Tattooing is a big deal it's been going on for probably since the first of mankind. My grandpa was born 1928 when he was 17 and 45 he got a tattoo only one though. I could never just get one tattoo. These professional tattoo artists like me they say I'm a good person so they only charge me $100 for a tattoo. 300 $400 tattoo it only cost me $100. A figure if I go to them more and they're making less they rather have me as a customer. That's why I got so many tattoos