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.

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