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Japanese Tattoos http://knink.com . Photos by Martin Hladik http://agencymh.com. Japanese tattoos have a history that goes back to the dynasties and before. Originally used as a way of marking criminals in Japanese society, traditional Japanese Tattooing has long been associated with the criminal underworld - Horimono, or full body tattoos being skilfully applied by mater tattooists to remain hidden when wearing clothes or robes of different kinds. Whilst the traditional art of 'Irezumi' is not the style commonly called a 'Japanese Tattoo' in the West, the overall features of the style remain intact and are very popular around the globe. In modern day Japan, traditional styles have been fused and evolved with other forms, however, practicioners of the ancient art, using hand-tools and the formality of design and application still exist and work today.

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  • love LOVE LOVE this one 2:01soo cool

  • Love the Music  n Tattoos :)

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  • some of em r fuckin' fantastic!

  • The one at 30 seconds was awesome.

  • The last horimono looked nice...the way the violet and the orange of the Koi fish went together, that just made my day.

  • yella zays 100%

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  • Video muito Bonito.

    Salve saudações a seu PAIS;

    DO BRAZIL

  • Video muito Bonito.

    Salve saudações a seu PAIS;

    DO BRAZIL

    

  • i love the song

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