Shoulder Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos For Men

Since you have already made the decision to get the design of your choice tattooed on your skin for life, the next equally difficult decision is determining which tattoo design is the best expression of you. While you may think that your choices are limited only to the designs that can be found on the wall of your local tattoo shop, the design you choose is really only limited by your imagination. One of the designs that is increasing in popularity are koi fish tattoo designs. While you may know next to nothing about this up and coming design we will give you an overview of the history behind koi fish tattoo designs so you can determine if is the best option for you. One of the first questions you may have is what exactly is a koi fish? The basic explanation is that it is a large fish that is related to the Carp fish. While the common color is orange and red, they are quite commonly mistakenly identified as large goldfish. Like any other fish, the koi's size is determined by the environment that it is placed in. If given the space, a koi fish has the ability to grow up to three feet long. The koi is the most popular fish in Japan since the Japanese have loved and respected the fish for many years. They are commonly bred and kept as pets by the Japanese simply because they are a very attractive looking fish.

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Designs Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos

Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos not only look good, there is also a great deal of symbolism behind the image of such a tattoo. When choosing a tattoo it is always nicer if there is a story or meaning attached to it, this way, when someone is admiring your work, you can explain the meaning or symbolism behind it and how this connects to you. Here are some of the meanings attached to Koi fish tattoos: * advancements, improvements, and ambitions * courage to surpass all the challenges of life * determination and endurance in critical situations * good luck in almost everything * independence and freedom * strength to withstand the test of time * strong character and identity. As already mentioned, Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos are created in many brilliant colours and the real life creatures are ornate looking. A talented tattoo artist can capture the vibrant colours and the amazing look of the Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos onto your skin and create a beautiful work of art. However, be prepared to pay the price for such a work of art on your skin.

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Cool Samurai Tattoos For Men

Japanese Samurai tattoos, some people like to pull images from old woodblock-style paintings for their samurai tattoos. This style is regularly done in a perfect balance of muted and bold colors, and shows the samurai costume in full detail. These images often depict the samurai wielding his sword, sometimes on the back of a horse, on a mountain, or even rising from the ocean. One particularly unique depiction would be to show the modernization of the samurai: dressed in a more Western-style clothing, still with dark hair pulled back, and shining katana in hand.

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Calf Japanese Samurai Tattoos For Men

Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. They follow the Bushido code, a code that is similar to the chilvalry code of the medieval knights in European. Samurai have been the objects of much admiration and idealization. Since the early 20th century, they have been seen as the incarnation of the values of the bushido of unfailing loyalty to their overlords and indifference to pain or death, but in fact rarely lived up to their romanticized image.

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Back Piece Japanese Samurai Tattoos For Men

The Samurai class was known for its extra ordinary martial arts skills. They were highly disciplined individuals trained in the deadliest art of fighting. The Shogun was able to win many battles with the help of the fighting skills of the Samurai. On the other side of their personality these fighting machines were trained in art and poetry. This unique mix of talents lends a mystique to the Samurai which is one of the reasons behind the success of Samurai tattoos. Another major factor that has led to the popularity of Japanese samurai tattoos in more recent years is the role that the television media has played. The samurai has been glorified in many movies and television series. Television being the number one educator for the youth in the west they have developed a liking and appreciation of the samurai and consequently the tattoo enthusiasts have gotten themselves stamped with samurai tattoo designs.

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