Traditional Japane Dragon Tattoo Full Colour

This dragon has its mouth closed, in a less aggressive stance. It also clutches in one of his claws an object that is variously shown as a ball, a pearl, or a jewel. This item is essentially the closed-lotus form seen in various Buddhist designs including temples and grave markers. It represents the spiritual essence of the universe, by which the dragon controls the winds, rains, and even the movement of the planets, and he protects it from those who might usurp those powers.

The Oni "Dragon Tattoo" by Tattoo Gallery

The oni, or two-horned devil, is a popular image in the Japanese tattoo artwork of today. They are probably the most common of the ghostly beings in Japanese cosmology and are typically depicted as rampaging, violent, and cruel. Almost always shown with horns, their faces can be quite varied, similar to noh masks, and are typically pink, red, or blue-grey.

In general, the oni is a fearsome supernatural creature. They have been described variously as guardians of Buddhist hell, demons who act as torturers there, pranksters, devourers of human victims, hunters of sinners, and bringers of disease and epidemics.

There is also a tradition, however, in older tales, that they can apparently be converted to Buddhism and become benevolent protectors – such as monks who become an oni after death in order to protect a temple.

small kanji tattoo

small kanji tattoo

Head of The Dragon Tattoo

In the west, it is a greedy, fire-breathing, cave-dwelling, and fear-inspiring creature that jealously guards its hoard of gold. In the east, however, it symbolizes something far different. In fact, Occident and Orient couldn’t be further apart than in their interpretation of one of the most powerful of all mythic creatures and tattoo designs, the dragon.

Although they do not have wings, as in the west, Oriental dragons are equally at home in the air or in the water. In fact, the Chinese imperial dragon was the emblem of the emperor himself, symbolizing his power and authority to intercede between heaven and earth. Like the dragon, the ideal emperor embodied wisdom and strength, manipulating the very forces of the universe for the benefit of the people. Often times in Oriental designs the dragon is seen wielding the pearl of wisdom, essentially the essence of the universe, in order to control the winds, rains, and even the planets.

As early as the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E. – C. E. 220) the phrase “dragon’s pearl” referred to the perfect thoughts and commands of the emperor while “dragon’s face” was used to refer to the emperor’s face. But the face of the oriental dragon is not actually the face of one creature but rather many. The eyes are those of a demon while the ears are those of a cow. Although the neck is that of a snake, the dragon wears the horns of a stag. Finally, it has the overall head of a camel but with a sort of lump on the top, without which it could not fly. With saliva that was like perfume and a voice like the musical ringing of a copper basin, the Oriental dragon was the bearer of profound blessings. Like other Oriental tattoo designs, the choice of a dragon is sometimes an aspiration to these same qualities of great goodness, wisdom, and power.

Japanese Phoenix Tattoo Design On The Back Body of Girl

This image shows a woman with a sexy japanese phoenix tattoo on the theme of black images. Tattoo design is made with a large size so that the full on the back body. Japanese phoenix tattoo design is also in combination with images of flowers in place on the upper back body and on the lower back left side. Phonix japanese tattoo design is a classic theme.

Samurai with Snake Tattoo Art Design

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Women Japanese Tattoo Designs


In recent years Japan has been the resurrection of the tattoo. Such as the revival of Japanese tattoo art can be very beautiful, you can understand. Some things can be tracked back thousands of years! Nowadays, they are popular in both sexes. Japanese tattoo design you are interested in women, is here to help you with your choice are several.




Understanding the history of




Tattooing in Japan is the traditional date back several centuries. For centuries, most of the people, art, most people have not received. Although the ancient Japanese tattoo are usually associated with criminals. Even some brands are associated with criminals. Yakuza branding of the time (3 patients) were kept. Gang tattoos on their chosen lifestyle will be displayed.




As the art in recent decades, the organization has not been associated with many of Japan's young people are getting tattoos more mainstream. This is your art, or Japan, and the broad trends that will be sort of, in Europe and North America spread to. Now, many people of all ages, women in Japan has begun the design of the tattoo.




Designed for Women




Here are some good looking women are the most popular designs. There are many women tend to prefer a particular image, but you of course you are free to choose the design you want.




It's a cherry tree




Perhaps the most popular flower in Japan, cherry blossoms, respect for the beauty and the food. They are how fragile life can be beautiful and symbolize. Even the cherry blossom samurai honor, write a poem about flowers. Nowadays, many women may choose to get tattoos cherry. Just find a picture of flowers and you'll understand why they are respected!




Geisha Tattoo




Both men and women of his Japanese tattoo geisha designs are included. They are mere "pineopboda" model, they have a very liberal traditions of Japanese culture, training, and women are noble. They have a beautiful very talented. They sing, dance, play musical instruments, complete with tea to follow, the teachings and general hosting. By Terry Daniels