The Origins of Traditional Japanese Tattooing - Tattoo Consortium :: Blog

Irezumi, which means “insert ink” in Japanese, became a common word in Japan around 1720. During the Edo era (1603-1868), tattooing was first employed as a punishment in Japan in this year. Depending on the kind of crime or locality, several irezumi symbols were employed to identify those responsible. Forearm tattoos to kanji (Chinese character) … Continue reading The Origins of Traditional Japanese Tattooing

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