Japanese Tattoo Vice
He s an irezumi tattooist based in yokohama and he s also the favored tattooist of the yakuza the japanese mafia.
Japanese tattoo vice. It s a traditional method that dates back to the 17th century but was once completely banned after being closely associated with the yakuza japan s organized crime syndicates. Tebori describes the hand carven technique of japanese tattooing. Horiyoshi is a veteran tattooer from the yokohama area of japan as he specializes in full body tattoo suits. In addition to tattooing they also document the art form through museum shows and books.
Tattooing overall in japan is taboo. Taki horitomo taki and horitomo are the dynamic duo of japanese style tattooing in the united states. The japanese tattoo duo. In life with shisei vice got together with renowned japanese tattoo artist horiyoshi.
Mike rubendall shows us what it takes to become one of the world s best tattooers. Japanese tattoo masters speak up on the complicated relationship between art and politics.