Japanese Tattoos and Tattoo Art Book Online Shop

What is Japanese Tattoo?

Japanese Tattoo Culture and History: During the Edo period, Japanese Tattoo had many meanings in Japan. They were used to identify and punish criminals, and were favored among firefighters as a symbol of their strength.

Eventually styles were developed that incorporated motifs found in woodblock prints. Traditional Japanese art, demon art and dragon art became common subjects. Today the beauty of Japanese Tattoo is as enduring as ever.

Japanese Art (UKIYO-E Art)

In English speaking world, Japanese Art is synonymous with the Floating World - UKIYO-E Art, a style of woodblock prints and paintings produced between the Edo and the Meiji periods.

Common themes include warrior (SAMURAI), geisha and kabuki performer. Many artists have worked in this unique style. We are proud to offer a selection of the very best Japanese art books for your perusal.

Horimono & Irezumi Tattoo

Horimono and Irezumi Tattoo are two terms often associated with Japanese tattoos. Irezumi were known as "Yakuza Tattoos" because they are often donned by Japanese gangsters. The term Horimono was used to describe tattoos of an artistic nature.

These days the distinction between the two terms has blurred. Irezumi has become a commonly used word for Japanese tattoos of all sorts. It is difficult to define the difference between Irezumi and Horimono in contemporary usage, although Horimono is generally considered to be the more polite term.

What is Japanese-Tattoo-Art.com?

We are an online shop specializing in art books about Japanese Tattoos. All our products ship directly from Japan.

Our mission is to provide the best quality tattoo resource at the best prices, and to make the shopping experience a secure and pleasant one for our customers.

Brand-New Books in Perfect Condition

High quality art books can be difficult to obtain even in Japan. Most of Japanese tattoo, art books are oftentimes old, used, and heavily scratched and damaged even if they are stated as "Brand-new".

But at Japanese-Tattoo-Art.com, we have carefully selected only the best brand-new books and magazines. And we take great care to pack and ship our tattoo books to ensure they arrive to you in perfect condition.

• 03-19 - Japanese Horikyo Tattoo Designs Vol.1 SOLD OUT
• 03-18 - Japanese Tattoo Wanzakure by Horiyoshi III SOLD OUT
• 03-17 - Traditional Japanese Tattoo Volume 1 SOLD OUT
• 03-12 - Beautiful Dragon Tattoo Designs SOLD OUT
• 03-11 - The Japanese Cherry Blossoms SOLD OUT
• 03-11 - Traditional Japanese Tattoo Volume 3 SOLD OUT
• 03-10 - Japanese Flower Tattoo Reference Book SOLD OUT
• 03-10 - Traditional Japanese Animal Design Book SOLD OUT
• 03-09 - Asian Dragon Design Book SOLD OUT
• 03-08 - Masterpieces of Japan's Tattoo Artists SOLD OUT
• 03-06 - Japanese Traditional Patterns Volume 1 SOLD OUT
• 03-05 - The 900 Japanese Tattoos SOLD OUT
• 03-04 - Japanese Plum Stencil Designs SOLD OUT
• 03-03 - Lotus Flower Stencil Designs SOLD OUT
• 03-02 - Peony Flower Design Book SOLD OUT
• 03-01 - NEW Chinese Style Tattoo Flash
• 02-28 - Tattoo Design Book -ANIMAL- SOLD OUT
• 02-25 - 108 Heroes of The Suikoden by Horiyoshi III In Stock
• 02-24 - 58 MUSHA BY HORIYOSHI III In Stock
• 02-24 - 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III SOLD OUT
• 02-23 - Tattoo Flash Design of Dragons & Phoenixes SOLD OUT
• 02-23 - Japanese Dragon Tattoo Art SOLD OUT
• 02-23 - Phoenix & Asian Dragon Design Book SOLD OUT
• 02-22 - Beautiful Japanese Tattoos In Stock
• 02-22 - Japanese Tattooing by Horiyoshi Family -RANSHO- In Stock
• 02-21 - Ito Jakuchu Tattoo Designs of Roosters and Flowers In Stock
• 02-21 - We are now back and ready for shipping orders placed during the period. Thank you for being waiting!
• 02-13 - We will be out of Japan. All ordres during February 13th - 20th ship on February 22nd via Express Airmail to compensate for the inconvenience.