JAPANESE

INFLUENCE IN
TATTOO
CULTURE
Introduction
In this infographic we will talk about tattoos
and the impact that the Japanese style has
had on Mexican tattoos, but what is a tatto?
Well, a tattoo is a permanent kind of body
art. A design is made by puncturing the skin
with needles and injecting tattoo ink into
the deep layer of the skin.
Michalak, J. (2018, 24 febrero). What Is a Tattoo? LiveAbout.

Where are the best tattoo

studios in Japan?
1. Tokyo Three Tides in
Osaka
2. Shi Ryu Doh Studio in
Shyryudoh
3. Scratcha Addiction tattoo
studio in Harajuku
4. Swallow Art tattoo in
Tokyo
Rodriguez, P. (2022, 24 marzo). ▷ Los 6 Mejores
⛩️
Estudios de Tatuajes en Tokio (Guía) . Japón
Alternativo.

Tattoo‘s history

5,000
5000 300
years 1868
B.C A.D
ago

Japanese The first The first once

tattoos records
were
written again
created
of tattoos record of tattoos
on blocks were tattoos in became
of wood found outlawed
Japan
with during
incredibly the founded
intricate Jomon in the text
designs History of
portraying period,
nature on clay the
scenes, figurines Chinese
ghosts, depicting Dynasties
animals, designs
stories of on the
war and
erotic face and S, K. (2021, 7 octubre). The Culture of
imagery body Tattoos in Japan. THINK Global School.
 Acculturation facts
Japanese tattoos are easily
recognizable by their bold
statement in their size but
also in their colors.
Popular Japanese-style
designs include Koi fish
tattoos, dragons, Japanese
tiger tattoos, samurais, or
geisha tattoos.
In this way tattoos are
Mexicans have taken the style
of Japanese tattoos and have
begun to mix and use them in
the Mexican population, today
tattoo conventions are made
in Mexico where they even
invite Japanese artists to
tattoo and share their style

Jeerish. (2023, 14 julio). Traditional Japanese Tattooing | Lighthouse Tattoo Sydney.

Lighthouse Tattoo.

References

Jeerish. (2023, 14 julio). Traditional Japanese Tattooing |

Lighthouse Tattoo Sydney. Lighthouse Tattoo.
https://www.lighthousetattoo.com.au/japanese-
tattooing/#:~:text=Dating%20back%20to%20over%205%2C000,i
magery%20(known%20as%20Shunga).
Rodriguez, P. (2022, 24 marzo). ▷ Los 6 Mejores Estudios de
Tatuajes en Tokio (Guía) ⛩️. Japón Alternativo.
https://www.japonalternativo.com/blog/tradiciones-
japonesas/mejores-estudios-de-tatuajes-en-tokio/
S, K. (2021, 7 octubre). The Culture of Tattoos in Japan. THINK
Global School. https://thinkglobalschool.org/the-culture-of-
tattoos-in-
japan/#:~:text=The%20first%20records%20of%20tattoos,History
%20of%20the%20Chinese%20Dynasties.
Michalak, J. (2018, 24 febrero). What Is a Tattoo? LiveAbout.
https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-a-tattoo-3189418