Japanese Tattoos Sleeves

" Japanese Tattoos Sleeves "

Japan is known for its unique culture, even the Japanese tattoos are also one of its own kind. In Japan, tattoos are known as Irezumi (inset ink) and Horimono (carving). Irrespective of the popularity of Japanese sleeve tattoos in its native place, it has gained immense fame in the U.S and other western countries. Traditionally, the Japanese shoulder tattoos and Japanese chest tattoos were admired by men. But now, Japanese sleeve tattoos have become more significant and popular. Rather, it can be said that one of the most popular sources of sleeves tattoo designs are Japanese tattoos. The most attractive feature of traditional Japanese tattoos is its beauty, classic design, color combination and above all, the rich symbolism. This article will add to your knowledge of Japanese sleeve tattoos.

But before going any further let's sit in our time machine and go back to the history of Japanese tattoos. The evidence of tattoos in Japan have been recovered from a tomb that was built around 500 B.C. Tattoos have been mentioned in Japanese history, but in a negative context. The first written record of Japanese tattoos were found in 297 A.D. From 500 B.C or perhaps before that to mid of seventeenth century, tattoos were considered a symbol of barbarism and used for punishments. By the end of seventeenth century, tattoos gained popularity, but only among the criminals and was listed as illegal. After world war II, General MacArthur liberalized the laws of Japan and tattoos were legalized. Many beautiful designs and ideas have evolved since then.