'Oukoshisei' - the traditional Japanese art of Irezumi (tattoo)

Irezumi is a traditional Japanese art. Oukoshisei regards tattooing as an art form, expressing the greatness and the beauty of tattoos.

'Horiyoshi-III' - one of Japan's greatest tattoo masters

On this website, I would like to introduce to you the artistic tattoos done by 'Horiyoshi-III'

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People often ask me why I decided to have tattoos….
The thing is that I don't have much in common with people without tattoos.
Everyone says, 'Why?', 'What came over you?', 'Isn't it inconvenient?' etc., etc….

I suppose tattooed people would understand that the urge to have tattoos is overwhelmingly strong. The desire to breathe the air of the workshop is so great. I enjoy talks & joke with Horiyoshi-III. There's no stopping me. And, I will let my son do the same if he wants to.

There are people who don't have tattoos but who adore irezumi. They also make me happy. I personally believe that irezumi should be regarded as Japan's major traditional art, which Japan can proudly show to the world.

I would definitely have tattoos done in the town of Noge or Isemachi if I was born again a different person. So, Master Horiyoshi, I'm counting on you!