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A color Japanese phoenix, blossoms, tiger and dragon cover a back.A color Japanese woman in a patterned kimono among pink blossoms covers an upper arm.A colorful Japanese teal Hannya mask with cherry blossoms covers a forearm.A Japanese koi tattoo with blue scales, red accents and grey waves covers an upper arm.A colorful Japanese tattoo with a foo dog, dragons, Buddha and blossoms covers the chest, torso and arm.Japanese tattoos of a purple octopus in blue waves and a green dragon in orange flames cover the chest and upper arms.

Japanese Tattoos

Japanese Tattoos

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A color Japanese red koi and pink blossoms cover an upper arm.

· Japanese Tattoos

Japanese tattoo designs have a rich history and deep cultural significance. Dating back thousands of years, these designs have evolved and become an integr

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  • Black Polynesian-style spiral and wave pattern tattooed on an upper arm, tattooed by Seth Reynolds
  • A black and grey realistic shark with rippling light spans the inner upper arm.
  • Red and gold ornamental swirls curve beside floating dandelion seeds on the ribs.
  • Green and yellow leafy vine tattoos curve around the chest and rise toward the collarbone.

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    A black and grey realistic woman in a patterned kimono with pink petals extends down the back.

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    A color Japanese blue, white and red koi swimming through waves covers an upper arm.
  • A black and grey realism navigation instrument covers a forearm.
  • A black-and-grey realistic knight's helmet and castle span the chest and shoulder.
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