WHAT IS TRADITION

Benkei was pierced by countless arrows, yet died standing, his unwavering devotion becoming immortal in Japanese legend.

I draw a design directly on the skin by free hand and do outlining, shading and coloring all by hand.

Finally traditional Japanese long sleeve of Watanabe no Tsuna's Ogress at the Ichijo-Modoribashi Bridge finished.This client had been traveling back and forth between the US and Tokyo, so

Namakubi (freshly severed head) and Nozarashi (abandoned skull) with Snake is finally done!Traditional Japanese Half Sleeve.I know some people don't like such kind of motifs.

Karajishi The literal translation of Karajishi is Chinese lion. Another name is Komainu. Komainu used to have a horn. Nowadays they are mixed and have no deference. And originally they were the s

Watanabe no Tsuna cutting off the arm of ogress impersonating a young girl

The background that is called GAKU has specific shapes and names depending on the part of body.

If you’re in Kanto area you should go visit Kangiin Shôdendô in Kumagaya Saitama.It’s designated as a national treasure and located in very close to Tokyo, 1h30m from Ikebukuro, 1h50m fro

Hori-name is a typical way of naming tattooists in Japan. In old times carvers also used to use this way. Hori means both carving and tattooing.

Many koi gather around the basin of the Ryumon-Gate. If a koi swims the waterfall up it’ll become a dragon and fly away.