Japanese Back Tattoo Designs

<div style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia) and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it's becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos. Tattoo events are often held in big cities, and there are many Japanese tattoo shops in Japan. It's good to contact them before<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://z.hubpages.com/u/105101_f520.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The history of Japanese tattoos goes way back - they have been around for many, many years. This doesn’t mean however that they are necessary the right ones for you. You see there’s a catch with these tattoos. They’re very big, often covering the entire back, they are awfully expensive and they come in their own flavors, inspired by the Japanese culture.</div></div><div align="justify"><p>The sad fact is that you will not find a tattoo parlor in the yellow pages who can make such incredible artwork. This tattoo requires a Japanese artist, but anyway a trip to Japan might be worth the trouble.</p><p>There is another catch. This is not the sort of tattoo to show off to your friends. Japanese are way more subtle than this. They are supposed to be shown only to your girlfriend or boyfriend, or occasionally to the local Yakuza mob. Yep you are reading right, this is what subtlety is in Japan, I have heard that they are still working on it. Nobody gets it right in the first place you know? Also these tattoos will hurt… a lot, because they are still doing the whole damn thing manually, so for every dot of the tattoo expect a needle expertly inserted in your skin, that if you’re lucky of course and through the expert hand there isn’t some sake flowing.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.pepstattoo.com/photo/491299-601246.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/An-Unidentified-Japanese-Tattoo-Artist-Works-on-a-Womans-Backside-Framed-Photographic-Print-C12398865.jpeg" style="width: 327px; cursor: pointer; height: 250px;" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoosymbol.com/terisa/outline-big.jpg" style="width: 321px; cursor: pointer; height: 416px;" /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo</div><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoopictureshop.com/images/japanese-tattoo-01.jpg" style="width: 323px; cursor: pointer; height: 371px;" /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Japanese tattoo</div></div>

Japanese Back Tattoo Designs

Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia...

Read more »

Chinese Tattoo

<p style="text-align: justify;">The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its in the West. Until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the early 21st century, tattooing becomes fashion in the West. The art of tattooing has a long history in Asian including China, Japan, and even Thailand. What are ironic about these are Chinese tattoos were mostly used in many of the Asian cultures to mark criminals and other social deviants. However in Asia since tattooing was done in criminals and social deviants most designs were very large and often full body pieces especially in Japan. These often are very expensive designs and time consuming and also led many western tattoo enthusiasts to opt for Chinese tattoos.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Chinese Tattoo<br /></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chinese tattoo" src="http://www.tattoopictureshop.com/images/chinese-tattoo-01.jpg" style="width: 399px; height: 482px;" /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Regardless of the Chinese tattoos have been widely adopted into the western tattoo lexicon, the mystique and foreignness of an Chinese tattoo and the beauty of Chinese and Japanese writing have really sparked a lot of interest among western tattoo enthusiasts. There are many beautiful Chinese designs well to tattooing. Recently there has been a huge rise in these fields of tattooing. With popular TV shows like Miami Heat in LA Inc. being broadcast on national TV, more and more people are getting tattoos. The particular fascination for many is Chinese tattoo symbols and designs. The beautiful script used in Chinese tattoos led itself well to creating mysterious and ancient looking tattoos. It is not easily discernible by the average Westerner. Therefore, when you consider getting a Chinese or Japanese tattoo, you are well advised to check their overall design especially the writing with a native speaker of the language. It is because here are many incidents where a person is purchased a flash tattoo at a tattoo shop thinking that it meant one thing later find out that that's a totally different.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chinese Tattoo<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chinese tattoo" src="http://www.tattoopictureshop.com/images/chinese-tattoo-02.jpg" style="width: 401px; height: 557px;" /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>There are a wide variety of beautiful Chinese tattoo designs throughout Asian cultures. The most common Chinese tattoos are often the representative of important values, such as a simple word that represents themes like love, strength, and power. For those who wish to embellish their tattoo with smaller themes designs they can easily accompany Chinese Japanese writing a script. Men will get Tiger, lion, or dragon to accompany the Chinese tattoo design. On the other hand, women will tend to opt for more delicate designs such as the cherry blossom, yin yang symbol, or a koi fish design. Another common tattoo among western tattoo enthusiasts is to seek a translation of something important in the Chinese. It is very common to get the names of their children translated into Chinese and the tech to them on their shoulders arms or back.

Chinese Tattoo

The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its in the West. Until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the e...

Read more »

Sun Tattoo

<div style="text-align: justify;">Sun tattoo is very popular and common that it is hard to find a distinctively unique sun design. There are many reasons why so many people choose sun symbol for tattooing. It is various according to the person’s culture, beliefs, and personal preferences.<br /><br />The most common reason why the sun tattoo is still very popular in the first place is that the sun symbolizes vitality and the cycle of life. The sun shine is shine representing that life is short. Therefore, it is suggested be lived to the fullest. The rising of the sun means a new day is about to begin. The worries of yesterday should be a thing of the past. This then serves as a reminder to enjoy the sun while it is shining.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoopictureshop.com/images/sun-tattoo-01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /><br />In the ancient times, a sun tattoo could also have deeper spiritual connotations. A sun tattoo represents divine power and the bearer usually holds a position of authority within their religious circle. The sun would rise again after a night of darkness symbolizes the sun’s ability to give life. This sun tattoo also symbolizes immortality, and reincarnation.<br /><br />In the Asian culture, there is Yin-Yang philosophy, the good and evil symbolism, and the symbol for balance. There is sun tattoo combined with moon tattoo. This combination is believed to be a union of the male and female power, sexually and spiritually speaking. It also fit for the philosophy of yin-yang.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Rd40qDu4P7R2yOK-tt2z3Is9o0uHBFecYUnwuaFp5Rs8CT6iSYSJC6hfojGXwvMt4uXhi0J9j762fRghiPOXR2H3uRah-QGQqSLzaeoaalXFlaS-PJHO0O48BSSTO8b1AKZWkx_nphj3/s400/1176540195366717995.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 548px;" />Sun could also be considered as a symbol of light and goodness. It is pureness of the soul, or at least an attempt to emulate the concept of goodness. Therefore, some people especially the intellectuals or those who fancy themselves as one, the sun tattoo have the meaning of learning and knowledge for an ignorant mind, just as the sun would bring light to darkness.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sun Tattoo<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/original_169301_qa0NgpOBuOG43xvOTikpn9R_c.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" />Sun Tattoo<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/R/d/041003f2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" />Sun Tattoo<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://tattoo.about.com/library/graphics/gerry1219e1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" />Sun Tattoo</div>

Sun Tattoo

Sun tattoo is very popular and common that it is hard to find a distinctively unique sun design. There are many reasons why so many people c...

Read more »

Hawaiian Tattoos

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 90s, together with other tribal tattoo styles. Aloha!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/hawaiian-flower-tattoos.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br /></div>There’s more to Hawaii than flowers and leis, after all – the Hawaiian islands are part of a larger chain, the Polynesian Islands, which include other island cultures such as the Maori and the Samoan, tribal communities with a rich tattoo tradition.<br /><br />Tribal Hawaiian arm tattoo<br />All of these cultures were famous for their tattoo art. Modern tribal tattoos are based on the traditional tattoo art of the Polynesian islands, and Hawaiian arm tattoos represent both the popular culture of Hawaii and the older tribal traditions.<br /><br />In a sense, it’s natural that Hawaiian tattoos are so popular right now. Other Hawaiian designs and styles – like Hawaiian shirts – have had their day and currently have a strong retro appeal. Hawaiian arm tattoos are also a manifestation of the resurgence of ‘Tiki’ culture, so popular in the 1950s and 60s.<br /><br />Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos<br />Tattooing was an important aspect of the Hawaiian culture, just like anywhere on the Polynesian islands. The Hawaiians even have tattoo gods and each time a member of the community gets a tattoo, prayers had to be done in the temple.<br /><br />Hawaiian tribal tattoo art, known as Kakau, has been practiced for thousands of years and for a variety of purposes:<br />* Personal identification: unlike other Polynesian tattoo styles, Hawaiian tattoos are used for personal identification (instead of ceremonial purposes).<br />* Talisman: tattoos were believed to offer protection.<br />* As a symbol of mourning for a loved one.<br />* Adornment<br /><br />Kukui Nuts, Used in Hawaiian Tattoo Ink<br /><br />The Hawaiian tribal tattoos were mostly black, the tattoo ink was made of a mixture of kukui nuts and sugarcane juice.<br /><br />Getting a tattoo in a tribal community was not a very pleasant occasion, modern tattoo equipment was not part of tribal life. Instead they used sharp and pointy parts of animals, like bird beaks and claws, that were connected to a branch and hit with a mallet.<br /><br />The Hawaiian tattoo designs are larger compared to other Polynesian designs, and bolder as well. Typical Hawaiian tattoo designs include:<br />* Lizards: the Hawaiians had a great respect and fear for lizards.<br />* Sea turtle tattoos<br />* Dolphins<br />* Tropical flowers<br />* Arrows<br /><br />Typical spots for tribal Hawaiian tattoos:<br />* Male: the legs, arms, face and torso<br />* Female: the hands, wrist and tongue<br /><br />In the beginning of the 19th century, when European settlers arrived in Hawaii, the art of the Hawaiian tattoo slowly vanished until its renaissance in the 20th century.<br /><br /></div>Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/hawaiian-tattoos.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 343px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/turtle-tattoo.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.passitnow.com/images/hawaiipoly01.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.passitnow.com/images/hawaiipoly03.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/331630895_fe746e95bb.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos </div>

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 90s, together with other tr...

Read more »

Audi A5 TDI MTM.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156395702168243010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40JECHuV233O8ZiL-2tqUz-y4c3oIyB03q2WV8duq4EV6Q63f8U6_HXyb-NBIrYZzO6VWOsYQMfub8voWpI5BE-frwDzZyB_zoHKGKvlQgui-GF1VXtusLnjCpAycbPv8BiylooLbbUg/s320/mtm3a5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">For those who want S5 performance but would rather use diesel fuel Audi tuner MTM </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">are offering their tuned version of the 3 litre V6 TDI A5. Boasting an impressive 300PS and 580Nm at a mere 1300 rpm the MTM A5 is certainly powerful, the BMW 650i has a mere 490Nm of torque in comparison.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Al</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;">l <span style="font-family:verdana;">that power and torque transfers safely and easily through the excellent 6 speed gearbox into the well respected Quattro four wheel drive system. As with the S5 oversteer can be provoked when conditions allow and with such a surge of power so low down the MTM A5 is a really enjoyable driv</span></span><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">e.</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> MTM’s refined suspension and 21” wheel package makes the handling not only razor sharp but exceptionally capable too. There are very few cars that have as much grip as this MTM A5, fewer still that weight about 250kgs under 2 tonne!</span><o:p></o:p><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The grip, handling and power from the MTM tuned V6 TDI mean that this diesel A5 is actually a quicker car than the S5 on most roads. A twisty B road will see the S5 efficiently outpaced by the MTM TDI, although at the end of the journey the S5 driver will have had a far more comfortable trip, MTM’s wheel and up-rated suspension result in an exceptionally stiff and passenger unfriendly</span> rid</span><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">e.</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

Audi A5 TDI MTM.

For those who want S5 performance but would rather use diesel fuel Audi tuner MTM are offering their tuned version of the 3 litre V6 TDI A...

Read more »

Audi S5.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156394929074129698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLRoIIabli5bf63CyS9Veyvr_B2gQ5EYEa24uPpNFXdaQQyBwvGU72GlBL61NhKHM4jtuC4PGHdZE8ReXQSGol6bhEXTednwgvTzrP9DN3DuVTYeVhlluLLlY58AUuZ8D0GW55trK9r0/s320/s5fr.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;">354PS is more than enough for an enjoyable drive almost anywher</span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">e.</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"> If this 354PS comes from a V8 engine fitted in the front of Audi’s reasonably new coupe it means you are driving the mightily impressive Audi S5. Disparagingly called a larger version of the TT the A5 has proven to be a good coupe and the S5 is a very good sports coup</span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">e.</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />Internally there is ample space and the cockpit layout is very much driver orientated with good comfort levels. The dashboard is clean and clutter-free mirroring the exterior styling. Only subtle spoilers differentiating this S5 from its lower spec A5 siblings.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />Precise steering and solid handling combine with the highly impressive V8 and 6 speed gearbox resulting in a car that is both quick and enjoyable on B roads, A roads, motorways and even the odd track day too. Normal, everyday driving is not a chore, the S5 handles town traffic, bumpy roads and traffic jams perfectly. Once free from mundane real world road worries the S5 comes alive, its 4 wheel drive system providing massive amounts of grip but allowing oversteer when desired. When the S5 needs to be slowed the brakes prove to be more than capable, bringing the Audi to a halt quickly and efficiently.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />If you want a Bavarian performance coupe then the Audi S5 is a good choice and offers good value for money. Audi {link} have created a car that is not quite in the same league as the BMW M3 but it is certainly better than the Mercedes CLK 500 and </span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">Al</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">pina B3.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156395040743279410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshXxYTwknNjTrqncIGRwyS2gLS_3ltOTT7jD9ybHzbYxv28vYsWINe-j4KYw0mehjNMKdGnxlXVctuAIiv-OskSn1bviVuaT0SAY2_5jlr684s3hE-nhJUcpxZQEVicvRQM5UBym7pDc/s320/s5rear.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

Audi S5.

354PS is more than enough for an enjoyable drive almost anywher e. If this 354PS comes from a V8 engine fitted in the front of Audi’...

Read more »

Ruf CTR 3.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156083990621768466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxeDIB_VuSA4jBM2RK6vnMgNIe3VlIx50OjahQJlajqF-CpqhqDnozYGH6f0ZSVYPFqmwjQLUEPYlGWeNk3AZR7AaMhJqonM6WgjLd-3I7WTFnzAB5ERTfAFj8j-fpv4VSV3xqiJ9Lnxc/s320/ctr3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;">As this is typed 20 orders have been taken for the Ruf CTR 3. It could be seen as the most dramatic incarnation of the Porsche Cayman yet it is so much more. For a start Ruf, who have been producing modified Porsche’s since 1963, have given the CTR 3 an ample 700PS twin turbo flat 6 power plant. Combined with a heavily improved chassis and suspension system and the CTR 3 is clearly a very fast and stable vehicle. The sequential six speed ‘box is light and easy to use, it does take a little time to get used to any sequential ‘box in a road car and the CTR 3 is no different. Once the driver has mastered pulling (to go up the ‘box) and pushing (to go down the ‘box) the sequential ‘box is as east to use as an H pattern gearbox in current production.<o:p></o:p><br />Ruf have created an exceptionally rapid sports coupe but they have not sacrificed usability for outright performance, the clutch doesn’t require super human effort to master, nor will it snap your leg off as it feeds in. The CTR 3 it is suitable for the school run or a trip to the newsagent for a bottle of milk, ESP keeps the power nicely in check when required and the suspension copes admirably with all road surfaces encountered ~ there are none of the traditional super car lurches, bangs or crashes on normal everyday roads, the CTR 3 really is a accomplished daily driver.<o:p></o:p><br />When performance and the Ruf CTR 3 are mentioned there are a few figures that spring to mind. Firstly the already mentioned 700PS, secondly a top speed of approximately 230mph and thirdly 890Nm of torque. With the sprint to 62mph taking a mere 3.2 seconds it is clear that the CTR 3 is blisteringly fast, it is in the true super car league.<o:p></o:p><br />If the dynamics and performance of the CTR 3 are impressive so is the mating of standard Porsche with Ruf genius. The interior is clearly directly from Zuffenhausen, retaining all the features and comforts one expects from a Porsche, including cup holder and Sat Nav. Yes the rear view mirror has been replaced by a mini-camera but even that doesn’t strike one as being out of place.<o:p></o:p><br />At over £345,000 it is clear that many more than 20 customers will be hard to find for this über-Cayman, those that can afford the Ruf CTR 3 will have smiles as wide as </span><st1:country-region style="font-family: verdana;"><st1:place>America</st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"> across their faces from now until eternity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;" class="MsoBodyText2"><o:p> </o:p><br /><span style="font-style: italic;" lang="EN-GB">TECH SPEC RUF CTR 3:~ 2 seat, 2 door Coupe. 3746cc 6 cylinder water-cooled flat six engine producing 700PS @ 7000rpm. 6 speed sequential gearbox. Rear wheel drive. Top speed 232mph. 0-62mph 3.2 seconds, 0-124mph 9.6 seconds.</span></p>

Ruf CTR 3.

As this is typed 20 orders have been taken for the Ruf CTR 3. It could be seen as the most dramatic incarnation of the Porsche Cayma...

Read more »