Tattoo StudiosSaitama
Tattoo Studios in Saitama, Japan: 8 Shops Compared
Eight tattoo studios in Saitama, just north of Tokyo, checked in October 2026: Omiya, Kawagoe and beyond, with prices, walk-ins, female artists and age rules.
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Tattoo StudiosNagoya
Nagoya Tattoo Studios: 8 Shops Compared (Prices, Walk-Ins)
Compare eight Nagoya tattoo studios checked in October 2026: small pieces from ¥5,000, walk-ins, English-speaking artists, irezumi, deposits and ID rules.
Celebrity TattoosBTS
BTS 7 Tattoos: Where Each Member Got His Friendship Tattoo
All seven BTS members got a matching "7" friendship tattoo, each in a different spot. See where each one is, when it was revealed and who designed them.
Tattoo StudiosSapporo
Sapporo Tattoo Studios: 6 Shops Compared (Prices, Walk-Ins)
Compare six Sapporo tattoo studios checked in October 2026: one-point pieces from ¥10,000, a women-only artist team in Susukino, irezumi, walk-ins and ID rules.
Tattoo StudiosOkinawa
Okinawa Tattoo Shops: 6 Studios Compared (Prices, Walk-Ins)
Six Okinawa tattoo studios checked in October 2026: walk-in policies, prices from ¥8,000, female and English-speaking artists, ID rules, and sun and sea tips.
Tattoo ArtistsTattoo Artist Salary
How Much Do Tattoo Artists Make in Japan? Rates & Costs
We found no official salary data for tattoo artists in Japan. See how pay works, with example figures from hourly rates at 275 studios, commission and costs.
Celebrity TattoosRyosuke Yamada
Are Ryosuke Yamada's Tattoos Real? Stickers and Lettering
Does Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP have real tattoos? Japanese media call his neck designs tattoo stickers. See each design and what its lettering says.
Tattoo StudiosSendai
Sendai Tattoo Studios: 2 Shops Compared (Prices, Booking)
Two tattoo studios in Sendai, checked in October 2026: small pieces from ¥8,000, phone or LINE booking, same-day options, deposits, ID and age rules.
Celebrity TattoosCovering Tattoos
Yuuri's Tattoos: Designs, Meanings and When He Got Them
Japanese singer Yuuri (優里) has kanji, snakes and a tiger on his right arm, 壱 on his back and a logo on his ankle. See what each means and when he got them.
Tattoo-Friendly OnsenKinosaki Onsen
Tattoo-Friendly Kinosaki Onsen: 6 Public Baths & Day Pass
All of Kinosaki Onsen's public bathhouses accept tattoos of any size, no cover-up needed. Hours, prices, the Yumepa day pass, closures and etiquette (2026).
Celebrity TattoosCovering Tattoos
TWICE Chaeyoung's Tattoos: All Designs and When She Got Them
TWICE's Chaeyoung has tattoos on her wrists, fingers, arms, behind her ear and on her lower back. See each design, when fans spotted it and why she covers up.
Celebrity TattoosNamie Amuro
Namie Amuro's Tattoos: Her Son's Name and Removal Rumors
Namie Amuro had her son's name, HARUTO, and a reported memorial to her late mother on her left arm, plus a barcode by her right wrist. Did she remove them?