Japanese Dragon Tattoos

According to most sources, the Japanese dragon is closely related to the Chinese counterparts, with the exception that the Japanese dragon has only three claws, while that of the Celestial Kingdom (China) has five. This is the same in the tattoo designs.

The meanings of Japanese Dragon Tattoos
Modern Japanese tattoo artists have taken the art of the Japanese dragon to amazing new levels. Whether you want a full back or a half sleeve design, you will find an incredible gallery of amazing tattoo designs to choose from. They can be in color, or black & white. The Japanese dragon tattoo may appear with sea wave, clouds or pearls. If the dragon claw holds an enormous magical pearl, which has the power to multiply whatever it touches, the "pearl" symbolized the most precious treasure: Wisdom. Ancient Dragon lore and illustrations have inspired many of us to select a Japanese dragon tattoo because that design represents how we feel about ourselves -- strength, wisdom and freedom...

The popular locations for inking Japanese dragon tattoos.
Japanese dragon tattoos can wrap around the body and flatter the contours of the body, full body and full back dragon tattoos are very common in Japan, and the most popular location is half sleeve, the body of the dragon wrap around the upper arm and the dragon head extend out the upper front, just above the heart. Because of the long shape of the dragon, it also suited for inking on arms and legs.

Increasingly, web sites have popped up to specifically help people find Japanese tattoo designs. In general, these types of sites could be put into three different categories:

• 1. Websites with free designs to browse through.


• 2. Websites with subscription fees to view entire design collection.


• 3. Websites that charge for single design.

The first two types of websites provide free tattoo designs which are usually donated by anyone who can draw a Japaneses dragon, and the free designs are usually small blur images which are not tattooable, moreover, the variety of designs is very limited as well. In contrast to the free designs, the third type of websites are by far the BEST way to find top quality tattoo designs online, their tattoo designs come from professional Japanese tattoo artists, and the variety of designs is copious enough for you to pick up the perfect one for inking. Moreover, the paid per design includes the matching stencil outline which your tattooist will use to create the actual tattoo on your body. Many tattooists will actually charge more if you bring in a design without stencils to pay for the time it takes them to create them.



After all, getting an awesome Japanese dragon tattoo that perfectly flows with your body is what makes you feel proud. Am I right? There are many good reasons to get an awesome Japanese tattoo and there are many ways to screw it up. The most important thing to find a perfect Japanese tattoo is to take your time browsing through numerous Japanese dragon tattoo designs before you settle the one for inking.


The choice for a Japaneses dragon tattoo makes a particularly powerful personal statement, and the choices in design are rich with diversity. Click Here To Find Out the Meanings of Japaneses dragon tattoos and Where To get one You Truly Deserve.