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Reader Submissions: My Japan-inspired Tattoo

From , former About.com Guide

Many readers are interested in Japanese tattoos, including Japanese kanji tattoos. This is a place for you to share your Japan-inspired tattoo and the story behind it with others.

Traditional Japanese Phoenix

I have always been an artist of sorts. I really admire the japanese artistry that goes into the tattoos. I can really appreciate the detail, color and meaning behind every traditional japanese tattoo…More

My Japanese Tattoo

The poem was to keep my spirit alive while away from Kyoto. Kyoto is my favourite place in the world and I'm sad when not there. I found the poem in an old book in Oxford long before I got my first t…More

Flowers and Waves - Japanese Tattoo

I Have always dreamed of visiting Japan and getting tattooed by a real master. I love the colors in my tattoo. Black is very popular now but I like color. Miyazo designed it just for me. It is only t…More

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