Japanese Tattoos
Japanese Tattoos have been a ritual in their culture since the early part of the 18th Century. In the beginning they used intricate designs from books and paintings for their tattoo designs. Japanese tattoos are usually very large and very detailed. In many cases they show a story. It is common for Japanese tattoos to feature a dragon. Since most Japanese tattoos are very large, they are often placed on the back with some extending across the back to the shoulders and down the arms.
The first Japanese tattoos were featured on the Samuri warriors as a symbol of Faith, strength, and honor.
