Japanese Tattoos - Meanings, shapes and motifs

Tattooing is an art which, if it is today the center of attention, a tradition which goes back several centuries now.

Among the different movements of this ancestral art, one country stands out: Japan. Whether it is through the Yakuza, prints or even iconic patterns, the Japanese tattoo is known to all. However, it is difficult to understand all the subtleties.

It is for this reason that Yori Moriarty invites you along 240 pages to discover and especially to understand, the meaning and the history of the different motifs that make up tattooing in Japan.