Japanese animal tattoos are a traditional form of tattooing known as Irezumi, rich in symbolism and cultural history. Each animal motif in Japanese tattoos carries a distinct meaning and tells a story ...
Meaning of "ー" at the end of a sentence in written Japanese?
From anime girls to abstract shapes, Japanese tattooing has changed. Or has it? Throughout my book Japanese Tattoos, a wide variety of classic motifs are presented. Some of them are well over a ...
CBS News: San Jose artist uses tattoos to celebrate his Japanese culture
A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...
Westword: A Dragon in the Front Range: An Exploration of Japanese-Style Tattooing Around Denver
A Dragon in the Front Range: An Exploration of Japanese-Style Tattooing Around Denver
IBTimes UK: Ariana Grande Reveals New Hand Tattoo Written In Japanese – What Does It Mean?
Ariana Grande Reveals New Hand Tattoo Written In Japanese – What Does It Mean?
Q&A for students, teachers, and linguists wanting to discuss the finer points of the Japanese language
I am interested in Japanese culture and the symbolism used in Japan, specifically I'd like to know what the triangle, circle, ╳ cross and square mean to a Japanese person. How are those shapes
While trying to write a plugin to (unofficially fan-)translate this website to Japanese, I've been noticing that "all" has multiple different translations. What exactly is the difference between ...