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Tattoos of Eastern world, that include the Japanese and Chinese tattoos, have always been favorites of tattoo lovers. All these tattoo designs have typical tattoo meanings and their designs are very unique. Tattooing has been an age old tradition in Japan and is called irezumi (insert ink) or horimono (carving) in Japanese. Previously in Japan, tattoos were only tried out by gangsters and hence it had a negative perspective in the past. But now a days they have become fashion trends and people get them to make unique style statements. Cherry blossoms, koi fish and dragon tattoos are some of the renowned Japanese tattoo designs. Each of them has typical tattoo design and meaning. Scroll down to know more about these Japanese tattoo designs and meanings.

Japanese Tattoo Designs - Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry blossom tattoos are traditional Japanese tattoo designs that depict complete cherry blossom tree or a part of it. This tattoo secures a very special place in Japanese culture and is called 'Sakura'. The main characteristic of this tree is that it blooms in a very beautiful manner, but only for a short period of time. Thus the tree is considered to symbolize transience of life. Cherry blossom tree tattoos are among some of the most popular Japanese tattoo designs for women. Cherry blossom tree tattoos are usually large in size and hence are carved on larger body parts like back or rib cage. These tattoos have beautiful combination of pink and black color and look very elegant, specially on girls. Cherry blossoms are very versatile and flexible and hence can be placed anywhere on the body.

Dragon tattoo designs for arms