The Japanese art of tattooing is very admired. With a rich history and deep cultural influence, generations of talented artists have created incredible tattoo works. Japanese tattoo art is loved all over the world and we would like to present our list of Japanese style tattoo artists worth following.
Horiyoshi III
Horiyoshi is a master in the art of tattooing Irezumi, he lives in Yokohama. Making this list without his name is definitely not possible.
Horikitsune
A talented transmitter of the art of Irezumi and the tatkuink spirit of Zen. Horikitsune pursues life and career in balance with traditional Japanese ideas.
Horiyen (Jess Yen)
Another familiar name in the Japanese style tattoo village, with an unmistakable style. Jess is also a giant in the tattoo industry, he is the founder of My Tattoo.
Chris O'Donnell – Kings Avenue Tattoo
Chris O'Donnell works at the famous Kings Avenue Tattoo in New York and has a separate salon in the north of the city. His tattoo style is beautiful and admired.
Horichiro – Super Ultra Great Ink
Horichiro's personal page is full of beautiful traditional-style full body tattoos. Horichiro works at the Super Ultra Great Ink tattoo parlor in Ilsan, South Korea.
Horiei Shinshu – Heaven Artwork
Horiei has only been a professional tattoo artist since 2006 but his beautiful tattoos say it all. Horiei works at Heaven Artwork tattoo parlor in Matsumoto, Nagano.
Shige Iwasaki – Yellow Blaze Tattoo
It's hard not to like any of the tattoos Shige does. Originally a Harley-Davidson mechanic in Yokohama, Shige has been cultivating herself in tattoo art since 1995 and pursues a unique Japanese tattoo style with influences from Japanese traditions.
Nickuhori – Galaxy Tattoo
As the owner of the Galaxy Tattoo salon in Singapore, Nic has been in the skull clothing business since 1998 and quickly gained admiration from the Japanese tattoo community.
Tomo Ikarashi – Silk Needle Tattoo
One of our favorite artists. Tomo used to work for Yellow Blaze Tattoo, and is now the owner of Silk Needle Tattoo in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan.
Tristen Zheng – Chronic Ink
Tristen is one of the best tattoo artists in Toronto and his work deserves his place on our list of favorite Japanese-style tattoo artists.