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Traditional Japanese Tattoos, UK

J Lee is a world renowned tattoo artist who specializes in Japanese Irezumi and Horimono styles of tattooing. He learned his art under a traditional Japanese tattoo Master in the Far East, and has over 30 years of experience, having being awarded the formal title of Horiebi. He frequently travels around the world to attend conventions, and make guest appearances, as his work is highly sought after.

Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. our tattoo studio, based in the center of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, to arrange a consultation and discuss your ideas directly with J Lee, or take a look at some of the traditional Japanese styles we have on offer, or bring along what you have in mind!

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Japanese Tattooing At It's Best

J Lee has specialised in traditional Japanese tattooing for over 30 years. He studied the art of traditional Japanese tattooing in the Far East under a traditional Japanese master tattoo artist. He learned all the techniques, including the use of both traditional tebori and western machine methods, and aquired a deep cultural understanding required to produce the very best in traditional Japanese Irezumi and Horimono tattooing.

Traditional Japanese Irezumi Tattooing Art Festival

Japanese Symbolism

The history of Japanese body tattooing goes back thousands of years and records note that all Japanese males had heavy tattoos on their faces and bodies. Some Japanese tattoos are associated with strength, courage, and protection, while others represent luck, success, and good fortune, but each tattoo has meaning.

Traditional Japanese tattooing can be full of symbolism so choosing the right one can be hard, consequently these meanings can be difficult to interpret or understand without a grasp of the language or history. Fortunately, as J Lee has so much experience in this area, from his training under a Japanese master in the far east, he can make this a much easier decision for you!

Traditional Japanese tattoo styles

Traditional Japanese tattooing

Traditional Japanese Tattooing

Traditional Japanese Dragon Tattoo

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Get in touch with our highly experienced traditional Japanee tattoo artists at our Huddersfield studio to discuss your ideas.

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With over 30 years experience we are the only multi international award winning Tattoo Studio in Huddersfield, UK. We provide authentic and custom tattoos in all styles at our studio. We work to a 100% sterile procedure, and are environmentally registered.