So You Want A Japanese Tebori Tattoo | Tattoo Styles
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Tattoo artist, Jess Yen, tells us about the style of Tebori, or Japanese hand poke tattoos, and some of the history behind it.
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Close to 50 years old? Wow, that’s hard to believe. He looks so youthful. Gorgeous work! I love that he’s tattooing traditional to his culture.
He looks like he's 38, 42 at the oldest, what the heck
SBwarriorwolf Yeaah that’s what I was thinking! He looks 38 to me
He looks bout 45 of course he looks young. It's like you've never seen a young looking person before
Asian don’t raisin
@@killshark234 yep, up until they hit 60's
As for someone who has a sleeve from his ankle to knee done in Tebori, it hurts 10x more but the end result is so worth it.
Biohazard Asian I have a tebori piece on my thigh, and holy shit it hurt but it’s probably my favorite. Also, I’ve heard some people refer to leg sleeves as socks.
Ouch
tebori hurt less than the machine for
me
Would you say the tattoo ages better than one done by a machine (in terms of the color lasting longer and not fading)? I'm really interested in Japanese style tattoos and am wondering if the Tebori would be a better option if I were to get one...
@@MyLittleHomie if the artist is good itll age well, if not, not
It’s very disappointing to see that tattoos are still seen as taboo in Asia considering that someone of the finest tattoo style come for here.
You hate to see it.
They are not since 2015/17
@@copitzkymichael3313 In some places they still are since 90% of the people with tattoos are from mafias and yakuza
@@無名のバカ that's quite telling!
無名のバカ In Hawaii everybody is inked up. I wanted to travel to Japan soon. Will I be treated lowly or looked at weird 🤔
You guys should do a video where you get artists to bring in old pieces of art before they found tattooing. Would be cool to see where they started from.
Harvey I 17 I i now I am the first out of 194 people but yes definitely
No
Crown Admirer ☕️😂😂
That would be pretty cool
Crown Admirer fork you butch that’s a awesome idea
This guy has a literal chain for a chain.
that's a real Lowe's jewelry piece
Legendary
🐐🐐🐐
and a candle pocket
@@SemperVictor1120 I thought it was more like a lighter
The client got two skulls on his buttcheek... now that's what I call deadass.
😂😂🤣😂
You win.
Haha
Dad puns for the win.
Lol
More on traditional tattoo styles from around the world please!!
I'd love to see proper Maori tattoos!
Yes!!
ua-cam.com/video/jDXd7U5PhDU/v-deo.html you can watch this, the last of her kind in philippines.
@@arwnabrl yea that one is so cool and unique
Would love to see the Samoan Pe’a or Malu
This guy is old school he dont give any shit ... salute bro
It's sad that Japan has pretty much banned a traditional art. Sailor Jerry and many western traditional tattooers were heavily inspired by Japanese Tebori.
They pretty much banned it because there was a time that the yakuza had them and it meant you were part of a gang.
@@jordyngalvan8558 They didn't banned it, this tattoo was made to brand criminal. Also you seem to think that the Yakuza stopped doing it. They still do it and if i had this kind of tattoo i wouldn't go to Japan, seems like a good way to get your ass kicked.
It's not banned. Just severely looked down upon.
Actually folks tattooing is "banned" to an extent in Japan for health code reasons, however there are loopholes that my Tabori Artist was explaining to me while getting inked over there. I can't recall exactly what it was but if I remember or feel like doing the research I'll post again.
Its not banned. As a native Japanese, let me explain the history.
When Japan opened up their country in the 19th century, Japan went through a westernization phase where traditional cultures that may seem “barbaric” from the westerners eyes were looked down. Because of this, the government implemented a law where ordinary Japanese citizens werent allowed to get tattoos. During the Edo period(16th-19th century) before Japan opened up, getting tattoos was quite a popular thing to do among the common working classes. Men such as firefighters, fisherman, merchants, and gamblers often had tattoos back in those times and it wasnt something that was only unique to the Yakuza. Its just that when Japan modernized, those who were merchants(tekiya) and gamblers(bakuto) became Yakuzas to operate their own businesses and kept their traditional commoner cultures. Thats why the Yakuzas today often have very traditional forms of vocabulary, greetings, honorifics and are closely linked to religions such as Shintoism. But nowadays, what was once considered normal for the Japanese people only applies to the Yakuza. I guess this is one of the good things about the Yakuza, the fact that they kept some of the authentic cultures that ordinary people have forgotten.
i had tebori done before and i much prefer it over machine, it’s very therapeutic for me. after 4 hours though, it starts to get very painful and you’re just hoping it ends soon. the last 30 minutes of my tattoo were the absolute worst, but still, i prefer it over machine, the colors are indeed brighter and have remained bright! my whites are so white still, they never yellowed, thank you so much Horimomo from Tokyo! 💕
Same for myself. I nearly fell asleep during the first portion of the tattoo but the last bit it felt like I had been stunk by a swarm of wasp, then had the stings repeatedly stabbed over and over again lol
@@lostsurferjames5 why no pain-killers? never did a tattoo but afaik it hurts depending on area, but still, wouldn't just getting a pain-killer help with this stuff, since they're made to lower your pain.
@@ChoJun69 not to sound like an edgelord but pain makes part of the experience at least for me. A few hours of pain is worth a lifetime piece of art. Now medically speaking most artist don't want you to take things that make you bleed more(alcohol is one of those things) because the blood can wash out some of the ink meaning the artist has to tattoo twice as much for the same result. Don't know which meds will and won't cause that but not worth it for me to risk my piece, I just deal with it.
lostsurferjames5 that’s honestly the best way to describe the pain that takes over after a while. i was ready to take a nap then the pain hit me like a truck out of nowhere LMFAO all worth it though for sure!
ChoJun Using pain killers wouldn’t work, one because you could possibly bleed more due to some being blood thinners and two because it’s not like injections. It wouldn’t last long like injections.
Working on my Japanese dragon back piece right now but with a machine. I definitely have respect for anyone who does their tattoos in this traditional way. Beautiful.
I'm working on my traditional tebori Japanese back piece! Done by Hori Taka in LA
@Gangster of Love you can check out my instagram @veganplantdad itll be some posts down
Jonathan Flores Hi man! I want a tattoo traditionaly done.I was thinking going to Hori Taka i’ve seen his work but i am a little skeptical.If you can help me telling your journey with Taka it would be great for me.Two additional questions i have for you: How much for a full back piece done in tebori from Hori? And how many hours did you put?
@@JonathanFlores-jq6bj Hi, I'm interested in doing a tebori on my back in a few years, could you tell me how long it took to do yours? Thanks!
@@atalantereinedastria1656 I started at 18, now I'm 21 and still on my back piece but I haven't gone since covid started so 2 years so far still not donr
The traditional methods of tattooing across cultures were insane, much respect for hand poke tattoos.
People are always blown away when I tell them my tebori style tattoo was done with just a bamboo stick. The lines are perfect, the color bright and flawlessly even and pure. The great Horimitsu did it in Tokyo all by hand. Hurts no more than a machine just takes a bit longer. And the crunch sound like cutting meat with a knife adds to the fun.
I thought this dude was 20 something until he said back in 87 😂
Very wrinkly for 20 year old my dude
MehdiBarka doesn’t look 20 ish to me
henry Sanson agreed - not 20ish, but he certainly doesn't look like he's pushing 50
Idk but he looks hella young tho I was so surprised 😂
Asian don't raisin
I’m indigenous to Alaska and received my facial chin tattoos with our style of traditional hand poke. 😁
It was very painful!
Why chin?
@jovani barboza it's a traditional thing, not even close to what you're thinking. Dumbasses that think they're gonna be big rappers or some shit getting stupid little tattoos on their face? Yeah. That's stupid. But that's not even close to what this is lol
jovani barboza you're a fucking idiot
@jovani barboza ok cool guy
K Senpai Before contact, we had tattoos all over the body. Only women would give tattoos(I’m not sure why) and usually, only women got tattoos. Intricate designs on the thighs were birthing tattoos, to welcome our children into the world. The chin tattoos were to represent coming of age, womanhood. We had family designs up and down our arms and chest. Forehead tattoos to represent the sun coming back after a long winter. There are much more but wanted to let some of you that are curious know what our tattoos are like. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I wear my tattoos proudly.
super dope. would definitely love to get a tat Tebori style.
Love your videos!
Lol no you wouldn't
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@@jamesmayle4712 salam brother
i got a tattoo from him three years ago...its still my favorite he is one of the best doing this work
K C what is his name? I didn’t see his name in the intro
@@sheldonsmith1739 [ holy yen]
what’d you get
What’s his hourly rate?
@@Ligma_Male-ub1ud very stupid question to ask
I received my first traditional tattoo from Kalinga, Buscalan, Philippines. Got my tattoo from the butbut tribe where the famous "Mambabatok", Apo Whang Od lives. All my tattoes are from there and still going back twice every year. The place is Beautiful too,Peace and Love in that village :)
holy shit this takes some real talent
Yeah NoDoubtAboutIt
There's no such thing as "talent" it's all about practice, persistance and effort.
Gerardo rigu so singing aint a talent i just need good practice even if i have a shit voice?
TheGood Guy Honestly, yes. You just have to train your voice, some people just have a head start and sound better than others in a less amount of time. It’s like studying.
@@notthegoodguy7344 yeah,vocal chords are muscle,you want abs? You work out,you want to be a good singer? Work your way to your ideal/dream voice,oh have mind,one of the factors that affect you as a singer is how you train your voice and how big Is your larinx,there's a few other factors but these are the main ones that will affect you as a singer
This artist is just bad ass. Everything about him. His whole aura, his style, the way he talks and presents himself. When people just give off a feel where you want to respect them without them having to prove they deserve to be respected, that says a lot about a person's character and this man is one of those people. It would be an honor to get tattooed by him.
I could have watched this for hours. I love the history behind different methods of tattooing. I’d love to get a tebori piece done someday.
Daym right we want it! And we want moooore!!! It would be awesome and indulgent to have a mini series of this please!!!
Definitely!
I love watching the craftsmanship that goes into making and designing these traditional Japanese back pieces.
Tattoos are so beautiful - I hope that someday they’re completely normalised, because I do still think there’s somewhat of a stigma around them. I’m currently 16 and can’t wait to get tattoos when I’m older :)
How tattoos are a part of so many cultures is honestly amazing, the symbolism and effort put into the art is just so fascinating. Huge respects to this man for doing what he does!
I have a piece on my thigh and that experience is pure agony. But the result is amazing.
Why is it better than any other tattoo
How is the result different from tattoo machine?
@@drdrdrk A lot more color goes in and colors are more saturated and full, it has some personal meaning as well, I used to live in Japan and wanted to honor that
Xiyu Yang thank you for your response and explanation. I’m happy to hear you love your tattoo and it has meaning for you!
Stfu
Props to this dude for putting respect on Horiyoshi III name. That 5:44 Coy sleeve work is subarashii.
EDIT: He conversated with the Health Department to bring the original technique to the US. Amazing. I envy you guys.
I think it's conversed
That too. Converse is the standard. Conversate is a nonstandard verb that means “to have a conversation.” They're both in use.
@Milwaukee Mayhem Yeah? Who are you, the japanese grammar police? Fuck outta here.
@Milwaukee Mayhem Haha, did I hurt your little feelings there, boy? I love you assholes always tryina' correct or insult everybody hidden behind their telephone with anonymous avatars, crusing back and forth but guess what, this ain't your homework. You're as basic as they come.
I'm working on my Tebori back piece, green dragon, so far 80 hours into it and 2 years, so much fun!! Can't wait to start the front of my body suit
damn 80 hours is hella long. ur piece must be looking sick af 👌
I really want to see your tattoo
You look like a child tho
You guys can check it out on my instagram @plantboy04
@@BarryaLLen-ik8bq thats perfect! its better to look young than old 😁
Seems like painful and everything BUT. If you pay attention closely the 1st canvas is not bleeding
First guy was definitely bleeding you can see it about 2 minutes in give or take
DrinkTheCoffee i just skipped 1st guy lel
@Responsible Forest dude. Get out of here with your "god believe in angels" stuff. Don't pull the "posses and wicked" cars. It's useless
@Responsible Forest no, you just don't know anything. Ignorance is fear my friend.
@Responsible Forest think God cares more about other shit than his children getting ink and if he sentences us to Hell with murders for Ink he's a shit God so
and that's coming from a Mormon 😂 mind you a shit Mormon but one none the less
UA-cam seems to think I want a tabori tattoo, as it recommended this 🤔
Well if you want an actually amazing tattoo that will pretty much never fade, Tebori is definitely a preferred style
Same but i want one now.
Tristan Washington 😂
it's a suggestion, there's a not interested option
This tattoo is sponsored by youtube then hmmmmmmmm🤔
Wow I love how the tattoos have actual meaning in Japanese tattooing. Not just "oh this looks cool" they actually symbolize and stand for something!
7:00 surprised me, he literally used the guy’s skin to show the difference from the techniques. I’d get one of those tattoos though for sure.
Never had a tattoo but as an artist im always intrigued by the different artists and styles in this part of the art world.
The history of tebori is one of those that sticks out.
Nobody:
UA-cam: hey, want a japanese tabori tattoo?
What gets me is that I had a discussion with my boss about getting one done yesterday
@@danielmarais6216 fbi is watching you I guess
Seraphy at least my FBI guy knows what to promote with the conversations I have
Hey sameo
But I do
Much respect to Jess for advocating and bringing over a different cultural style of art. They're amazing
Japanese Tattoos are the best and it's definitely underrated.
Forever appreciative of Tebori and traditional Japanese art 🤍🙏🏻 This dude’s awesome and super informative.
Just realized how odd his haircut is. It fits him, just not a style I've ever seen
Angel 13 woa I didn’t notice anything until you said it
It's actually common to see from where I've been in Japan and Korea
I would've never noticed, it does look nice
Angel 13 old
When you going bald you gotta improvise
I loved this, I understand a little more not only the different ways tattoos are done. But the history behind it. There should be more of these.
Holyyyy that looks painful af. I love tattoos and want to get more but lorrrrd I cannot imagine going through this!!
pussy.
@@jackzn7860 bruh
I've got a large Tabori piece on the underside of my forearm, it was painful but really not much worse than any other tattoo in non-sensitive spots.
@@jackzn7860 and you have Tebori tattoos on you? People like you do not know what a tattoo is irl but oh give a keyboard and some fingers and you just type away to glory! Lmao.
@@lostsurferjames5 Ha..the more comments I read like yours the more my mind is changing..maybe it's just watching the art of tattooing, I feel like looking at videos hurts me more than getting an actual one lol.
It's amazing how these tatoos have such a history associated and held by them, that at their mere sight they tell a beautiful whole flowing story in a still image.
Can we just appreciate his line work and shading? I mean damn that's good stuff
These one-on-one interviews are my favorite videos on the internet.
This looks painful as shit
Bruh listen to noise it makes pricking the skin hahah
My first tattoo was done while I was living in Japan by an artist who specializes in Tabori (I didn’t get that style cause I was younger and stupidly passed that opportunity). But I was asking him questions about that style and he said it is actually less painful due to the slower process, and the fact that the artist has more control of the instruments, compared to a modern tattoo machine. If I get the chance to visit again I definitely want to go back to him and get a traditional style tattoo.
@@pandapolka I can confirm, It's less painful. I did get the opportunity to get a dragon tattoo done by a Korean Tebori artist visiting Belgium. Took 8 hours but did hurt less than a other tattoo that took only 3 hours. One day I'll have that tabori finished into a complete arm sleeve.
Depends on what you ate before shitting.
On a more serious note, I don't think it looks any more or less painful than more "modern" techniques. Perhaps less painful, because the artists feels better what they do. And having several tattoos on several body parts, I can tell you just this: it was never too painful for me, but it's different for everyone, and perhaps even depending on who does it, but some parts were absolutely not painful where you'd expect it to be painful (my head and neck), some parts the other way around (my knees were way more painful).
@@samuelc6246 it's funny how it varies so much. my hands, didnt feel shit. between my boobs, almost screamed
Loving these "so you want" videos, keep em coming!
The art, technique, and especially the culture behind it is what makes it so special than any ordinary tattoo. That'd be quite an awesome experience to get one, after knowing the culture and history of it all first.
Tebori is so beautiful, yet looks so so painful. Looks worth it though.
NEGUS MBARKA hey I mean, I’m a tough chick I can take it, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t feel physical pain lol not my style, I just appreciate the beauty that is Tebori
Yo I ain’t even going to cap but you’d probably last 5 minutes. When I say it’s hurts like a B it hurts like a B.
tattooing isnt THAAAT painful come on. she would probs be fine
You’re right you know it what it feels like to get a Tebori tattoo.
@@dangkadventures6787 i have quite a few tattoos but none in this style. im curious about it now honestly
I've been studying abroad in Japan for a year now, I got a big tebori piece on my thigh about 6 months ago, I love it it's beautiful. For me the pain wasn't much different than a machine, just a different feeling. Instead of the dragging feeling, it's more of a poke and scrape and you don't have the vibration or sound of the machine.
Leaving for Japan next month for a year, have really been looking into getting a Tebori style tattoo.
Thank you for the upload. Love to hear more about this kind of artwork
@@goodputin4324 You're a fucking creep
Tattoos cause cancer I'd be careful bro
It would be such an honor to get a tebori style tat done the traditional way. The way the colors pop out on the skin is really incredible.
Wow.... the end result says it all. Beautiful.
Bro.... Your work is top class, I felt pride and pain just watching you work...mad props to the client, I know it hurts...
He looks and sounds like a Japanese Ice T😆
Congratulations, you just gave me John Mulaney flashbacks.
But he's not from Japan...
😂😂😂
The meaning of life is our relationship with God. These four steps are the key to getting a Divine Revelation directly from him. They are something you'd eventually do if you took God seriously enough to read the Bible, while implementing its teachings. They are, forgive your parents, break down before Jesus, ask for forgiveness, and read three books of the Bible. Step four requires the first book of each testament, and one you chose yourself. The order is actually important. The steps build on each other. Each one primes your soul for the next. To be forgiven we must forgive. Mathew 6: 14-15. That's why forgiving others has to come before asking for forgiveness. Jesus will not forgive you until you've at least done the bare minimum, our parents. They're supposed to be easiest to forgive, because they've fed, housed, loved us to some degree. Our problems with them are supposed to represent our problems with God. This is why the bare minimum to receive the revelation is our parents. You'll still have to forgive everyone though, but that comes much easier after meeting God. I'm extremely serious and very literal. I'm not talking about signs, nor feelings, nor prayer. It's an actual literal pulled out of your body direct one on one conversation, nothing you can miss. nor misinterpretae. The vast majority of christans never bother to do what God wants seriously, so most never get this revelation. To most outside church their Bible is a paper weight, or at best a virtue signal. Their religion is in what other people think about them, not their relationship with God. Please do those steps I mentioned, there really is a Divine Revelation waiting for all of us. There's extraordinarlly important information we all desperately need in this revelation, but those who get it are forbidden to share it. The Truth that Jesus Christ is Lord is written on every human heart. We all have that knowledge inside us, but we bury it under mountains of pain and anger. Those steps clear away that garbage inside you, letting God heal you, so that his words boom clearly inside your soul. The entire point of our existence here is to Trust God enough that we pay him this mustard seed of Faith, so his Grace can remove the stain sin has left on our souls. Everyone that does not get this Grace is not forgiven of any of their sins, even if they turned around and we're the best person from 25 to death. Without Grace those first sins are still counted against you, tying you to the devil's punishment. It's not about being a good person, It's about being forgiven for when you weren't. The Bible is Truth. Please do those steps and see for yourself. Please take your salvation seriously
I love traditional and historical Tattoo related Information.
Old school Craft and such... its the Real Deal :-)
Have a work in progress arm sleeve tebori style and for me it hurt way less then the tattoo machine. It was less traumatic to the skin.
I chose to do hand poked tattoos because I have arthritis and they're easier on my hands and in this process I chose the kuro Sumi ink because it is the best and it's one of the safest tattoo inks out there. I'm still learning but and exploring different styles of the hand poke and tapping tattoo methods.
Wow, that was fascinating! I would've loved to see the finished piece at the end
The guy who was being tattooed will probably have to go through months of this to get it done. Maybe even a year+
It can be stifling, living in Japan with tattoos but there are so many amazing artists here that it’s totally worth it for the chance to receive some awesome work!
I think stopping after every stroke would hurt more because if it's continuous then your adrenaline stays kicked in and you stay in shock who knows
Going by the comments here & other videos I've seen about tebori, people seem divided over whether it hurts more or not. With a good artist, the results are amazing.
I could listen to him talk about history of tattooing for hours , he literally put an image in my mine an I could see it !! AMAZING
I highly recommend tebori for the experience! Pain, of course, depends on your pain tolerance and how hard the artist is poking you. The artist won't try to stab you, as he/she has to adapt to your skin/body. Most people have said the outlining with the machine is generally more painful than the poking of the needles.
Really? I would think it would be the other way around.
@@ajburgess6843 I mean it can hurt. I heard Horiyoshi III (referenced in the video) was heavy-handed, but he actually doesn't do tebori anymore due to the strain it took on his joints. You have a machine that's doing hundreds or more pokes a second, compared to a person who has to gauge the strength, depth and angle of his pokes. The artist only wants to get in deep enough for the ink to get in. Some people have said they've fallen asleep when they were getting tebori done on them haha.
The passion and knowledge Mr. Yen displays in this video is outstanding!
When you have master do it with a gun they make some beautiful stuff vs when you have a master do it with an age old technique its aww inspiring some truly breathtaking art right there not to low ball modern tattooists is just the level of commitment and skill is on a whole other level
I've had a tebori tattoo done!!! A half sleeve on my left arm, the outline is with machine and the colours are tebori. It's so beautiful and the colours are sooooooooo vibrant and amazing!!! It hurt a LOT (especially close to my elbow and on the inside of my arm) but it was so worth it for me. I'm truly happy with what I've got. It's my first (big) tattoo and I will never ever ever regret it- it was almost a religious experience.... Wow
I had it done by Horikan in The Hague, in the Netherlands, by the way :)
my hand would fall off
Id be scared accidentally tattooing my own hand rather than the person 😅
Johnny Xaysanapannha omg
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This was so informative. I have always wanted to have this type of traditional style of tattoo done. He is truly an awesome artist.
What a legend. Some day I'll get a traditional Japanese tattoo
Love this series! And I loved this guy's perspective! Please keep them coming!
ART AND MONEY IS DIFFERENT ... and to many people never understand .. cheers from Mexico
I respect anyone who does this. The guy whose doing the tattoo has so much patience and the people who get them are brave 😰
He took the word chain seriously
Jess Yen is easily one of the best in the business, someday I'll get a sleeve from him!
What keep the japanese tattos charming is the fact that it' s an hidden world. It' s something that still has a very deep meaning and fortunately hasn' t become a stupid bored middle class people fashion like in west. Unfortunately it' s becoming mainstream like in Europe and US.
Being an artist, and heavily tattooed, I am still...and always will be....blown away by Tebori.
i have my entired back designed in tabori done in Tokyo. its an amazing/painful experience to say the least. I hightly recommend it
I have a whole bare arm, and I just found out I have a really good artist about ten miles away. Thanks, Inked!
No I don’t want one.
Edit: Actually maybe I do
My left leg is reserved for Japanese traditional done in tebori
I love his work and I can't wait till the day I get my back piece from him
Danny Lil Sawtrap: Tebori seems to yield better color just as with print versus digital you can get more options and saturation and range of color than print. (CMYK vs RGB) this is fantastic. I would want this over the duller looking green I saw!!! Beautiful results probably worth the pain
No u
Anyone notice that lighter pocket on his shirt. Haha, Thats pretty cool.
Ahh, that's cool! Thanks for pointig it out or else I would have missed it.
Saw jess yen on the thumbnail and instaclicked :) huge fan of your work sir!
I've heard that the real origins are not related to criminality. I'm curious how mentorship works in this area. Combined with the cultural issues it seems like one of the oldest art forms in tattooing would be slightly at risk. The determination and passions that drive people to practice or get the art as well as pass it on shows it's about much more than those taboos. That should be obvious.
Please do a video explaining and exploring Japanese tattoo culture and how the Japanese feel towards tattoos in general, i hear so many mixed and wrong things daily about what others have read or heard. Just thought it would be an idea ! 🤔
I can't help but notice thats a Parts of 4 chain round his neck and I am extremely jealous he has one.
This was so interesting, I love learning about new things. Beautiful work, incorporating tradition with modern, amazing work!
Very insightful and that tattoo was amazing
I am so fascinated by the difference between machine and tebori. I have a full sleeve and chest panel machine, and will be doing the same on my other side, but in tebori. I think it will be interesting to compare the difference when I'm all done!
Damn! That sounds painful! I want to experience it tho
I would’ve thought tebori would be more painful but it makes sense a machine will hurt more. Very cool how colors pop using the traditional method, as well. Great story!
After 11 minutes you give us only 3 seconds to look at it at the end? 11:25 wtf inked
Yes please. Also, you can hear his client grunting as he talks and works on the piece.
“Faster-just like Mcdonald’s” 😂
Man I love how easy he explains things. Pretty strong accent but this man right here knows how to communicate what he feels. Would love to get a tattoo from him.
mad respect that this dude forgot his chain before the interview so he swung by home depot real quick. true swag
I’ve always loved traditional Japanese tattoo! It’s similar to our traditional Māori Ta moko in New Zealand
That person at 0:41 knew they were wrong for they phone going off😂😂 turned it off with a quickness.
Literally scrolled the comments to see who else noticed😂
Brucey I did too the first time I watched this😂😂
When working as an English teacher in Japan in 1991 I was lucky enough to receive a spectacular orange koi ,(swimming down) amongst sakura fubuki kata bori,(Shoulder piece)from @Horiyoshi3. I had called several other irezumiya and all had either hung up on me or told me ,”Gaijin dame da” or “Chotto Deki nai desu”.When I called Horiyoshi he told me which trains to catch and where to get off at “Chome”(worlds smallest suburb in worlds smallest prefecture to find worlds smallest tattoo studio) arriving at the studio The Master was methodically pushing large amounts of sumi into a young man with a full body suit . My Japanese ability at that time was entry level at best but this man also if I wasn’t mistaken was berated prior to leaving for wearing underwear during his tattoo and not traditional “fundoshi” loincloth. I was in the right place .so I very quietly entered the studio, bowed and kneeled silently in the corner taking it all in .As a 20 year old westerner I assumed when he was finished I would talk to Horiyoshi about design , layout, symbolism and price etc and make an appointment for like three months down the track but no, sending the previous client home he turned to me and said , “Hai, you preezu “ next. We sat down to smoke and talk , his English was as good as my Japanese but I knew we were going to be ok because knowing he was to be hosting a foreign national of the English speaking variety Nakano san wore a bold blue tee shirt with three large, yet lethargic cartoon penises on it with ,”DONT BE A DICKHEAD” printed over it. Berry important lesson for your rife, “Don’t be Dickhead” , “Lie down on floor, look at ceiling, we start tattoo now.And the rest is history . Ps don’t give vegemite as a cultural peace offering, some tattoo artists may think you’re trying to poison them.
Horiyen is the best Japanese artist in NA IMHO. This guy is amazing.
Im only 15 but started playing Yakuza 0 and Kiwami and I thought the tattoos were cool now i kinda want one because they look amazing.
Best one by far