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Generally regarded throughout the Far East as a symbol of struggle & triumph as the fish swims upstream, the koi remains popular among women for its delicate design, as well with men who are drawn to its “macho” symbol of strength against adversity.
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In Japan the snake is also considered an animal with a negative character, although the association between snake and sin, biblically justified with us, is naturally missing there. When applying a full body suit a good Japanese tattoo artist attends to combine snakes only with designs of blossoms which actually bloom at the seasons in which snakes do not hold their winter sleep.
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The best known Japanese motive is the dragon, for sure. In Japan it is regarded as a luck bringing animal. This may be justified due to the fact that the japanese dragon is a water symbol. He lives either in the clouds, from where he climbs down during thunderstorms, or also in rivers and lakes. It stands for an element which was of an enormous importance for the rice cultivation rice in Japan.
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For the Japanese the cherry blossom is seen to represent life itself. The flower is a thing of great beauty. It is strong in that is pushes itself and blooms in harsh conditions and climates and often comes out when the snow is first melting. Yet it is paradoxically fragile at the same time. It is fragile because it will only last a few days and then it will fall from the tree and land in the snow.
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The best known Japanese motive is the dragon, for sure. In Japan it is regarded as a luck bringing animal. This may be justified due to the fact that the japanese dragon is a water symbol. He lives either in the clouds, from where he climbs down during thunderstorms, or also in rivers and lakes. It stands for an element which was of an enormous importance for the rice cultivation rice in Japan.
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Japanese tattoos are a great choice for a tattoo design. They are one of the most magnificent of all of the mythical beats. The power and elegance of these beautiful mythical beasts warrant the great attention that is paid to them in the world of tattoos. For the Japanese the cherry blossom is seen to represent life itself. The flower is a thing of great beauty.
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Japanese tattoos are known as irezumi or horimono in Japan and is usually considered as symbols of Japanese mafias or Yakuza’s. Japanese tattoos usually cover the shoulder, back or chest. Kanji are also popular designs of a Japanese tattoo. Its uniqueness has made it popular and each kanji symbol is an ideograph, so the whole character conveys a meaning or idea.
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Japanese Tattoo inspired by life has a deep respect and reverence for nature and life. Taking time for tasks such as calm walks and admire the cherry blossoms as they fall is expected. That’s why much of this body art and creativity had been inspired by the Japanese’ local flora and fauna.
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Kanji is a wildly popular choice among those seeking Japanese Tattoo design. By using Kanji or the calligraphy style letter writing method used by the Japanese, you can easily create and display any message you want. Some of the popular Kanji characters translated into words are happiness, wealth, love, laughter, beautiful, duty, and loyalty.
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A good Japanese Tattoo is not simply a picture. Japanese design tattoo needs to be bold and clearly visible from a yards of distance. Avoid too much detail and focus on the graphic appeal.