Anime & Manga TattoosIta-Tattoo
Ita-Tattoo: Anime and Manga Character Tattoos in Japan
Ita-tattoo is Japanese slang for an anime, manga or game character tattoo. See where the name comes from, design ideas, copyright and how to avoid regret.
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Stories on Japan's tattoo culture, studios, and tattoo-friendly places, written by the Tattoo Japan team. Search by keyword to find the article you want to read.
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Tattoo StudiosYokohama
Yokohama Tattoo Studios: 8 Shops Compared (Prices, Walk-Ins)
Eight Yokohama tattoo studios checked in October 2026: walk-ins near Yokohama Station, English-speaking artists, female artists, prices, deposits and ID rules.
Tattoo StudiosShizuoka
Shizuoka Tattoo Studios: 8 Shops Compared (Prices, Same-Day)
Compare eight Shizuoka tattoo studios checked in October 2026: female artists, same-day slots, apprentice pieces from ¥3,000, deposits and ID rules.
Tattoo StudiosTokyo
Tokyo Tattoo Studios: 13 Shops (Walk-Ins, English, Prices)
Compare 13 Tokyo tattoo studios checked in October 2026: walk-ins, English-speaking artists, female artists, small tattoos from ¥5,000 and deposits.
Tattoo Meanings & DesignsTattoo Styles
Types of Tattoos: 15 Styles From Irezumi to Fine Line
Types of tattoos explained: 15 styles from Japanese irezumi and American traditional to black and grey, fine line and watercolor, with a comparison table.
Tattoo ArtistsTattoo School
Tattoo Schools in Japan: Costs, Courses and Apprenticeships
Learning to tattoo in Japan? Compare fees and hours at three schools, see how school differs from an apprenticeship, and get the legal and hygiene basics.
Tattoo Meanings & DesignsCentipede
Centipede Tattoo Meaning: Mukade Symbolism in Japan
What does a centipede tattoo mean? In Japan, the mukade is a messenger of the god Bishamonten, a samurai emblem of never retreating, and a legendary monster.
Tattoo BasicsTattoo Monitor
Tattoo Monitors in Japan: How Model Tattoo Discounts Work
A tattoo monitor in Japan pays less for being an apprentice's practice client or a photo model. See real studio terms, prices, age rules and safety checks.
Tattoo Meanings & DesignsLucky Charm Tattoos
Japanese Lucky Charm Tattoos: Good Luck Symbols and Meanings
Japanese lucky charm tattoo meanings: dragon, koi, maneki-neko, daruma and crane, plus the four-leaf clover, horseshoe and evil eye. Can a tattoo bring luck?
Anime & Manga TattoosOne Piece
Trafalgar Law Tattoo Meaning: DEATH Fingers and Hearts
What do Trafalgar Law's tattoos mean? See the DEATH on his fingers, the hearts on his chest and arms, the Jolly Roger on his back, and what Oda has said.
Tattoo ArtistsTattoo Apprenticeship
How to Become a Tattoo Artist in Japan: License & Training
Japan requires no license to tattoo, as a 2020 Supreme Court ruling confirmed. How apprenticeships and schools work, hygiene rules, age limits and going solo.
Tattoo BasicsTattoo Regret
Tattoo Regret: Statistics, Reasons and What to Know in Japan
How many people regret their tattoos, the top reasons, how tattoos affect onsen, gyms and work in Japan, how to avoid regret, and cover-up vs laser removal.