The Japanese Tattoo has a very long history

dated way back to the 5th century BC. It was not

only in the late 17th century that tattoo began to

evolve from a shameful brand into a decorative

embellishment. But it was not until the mid-1800s

that it really started to take off, under the popular

influence of a book called Suikoden or The Water

margin. It is the story of a group of 108 brigands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

identified with the tattooed heros of Suikoden and wanted to emulate their

adornment.  Renowned as a gang of ruffians themselves, the firefighters often

adopted symbols associated with water, perhaps choosing a carp, the fish

celebrated for its bravery and its skill in climbing waterfalls, or a dragon, which

combines water with fire.

           Throughout its history, Japanese tattooing has always been subject to

legislation and repression and has consequently been driven underground many

times. In  1990s, the Japanese government attempted to ban the tattooed from

golf courses, on the grounds of their links with yakuza. Even today, the irezumi

or tattooed are a very secretive people who tend not to display their decoration

in public.

           Ironically, the ban against tattooing did not

extend to the incoming foreigners who were thrilled

by the intricacy of the Japanese work and only too

happy to submit themselves to the needles of the

masters.

           Those seeking to be tattooed cannot simply

walk into a tattoo parlour and roll up their sleeves.

They need to be recommended and then approved by

the hori, or tattoo master, who will often turn down a client he deems to be

unsuitable.

 

 

                                       

 

 

 

          

 

           Kanji design and symbols are another popular tattoo designs seek

after by many tattoo enthusiast around the world. Kanji is a set of characters

used in Japanese writing systems, and originates from ancient China. Kanji used

in Japan is different from the one used in China in so many ways, as some of

the Kanji characters had to be changed in their forms, meanings, pronunciation

to represent things, customs indigenous to Japan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           If you are considering getting a Kanji symbol or searching for a 100%

reliable resource for Kanji symbols, Ken Suzuki’s “The Image Dictionary of

500 Japanese Symbols For Creative People” is a must own asset for personal

tattoo interest or business. In his dictionary, you will find 100% accurate, 

authentic and wide range of Kanji symbols from its comprehensive image

dictionary. In addition, with its carefully chosen words that come from subjects

such as personal preference, values, religion, zodiac signs, martial arts, music

and many more, you can now find the quickest and effective way to learn the

major Japanese kanji symbols.

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  Suikoden Heros

who robbed the rich to give to the poor. Different editions

of the Japanese translation were produced, many

illustrated with beautiful ukiyo-e or woodcut prints by

such masters as Hokusai and Kuniyoshi. These caught

the eye of the tattoo artists and inspired them to create

intricate, colourful and imaginative designs still in use

today.

           Traditionally, it was the Edo firefighters who first

In Japan, where the body is treated as a

 

whole canvas, the tattoo is a work of art

 

which may take many hours to complete.

 

The tattooees must be only too well aware

 

of the commitment, both of time and

 

money, involved.

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