Tengu Tattoo: Meaning, Mountains, Warfare and Protection
Explore Tengu tattoo meanings, Daitengu and Karasu forms, pride, mountain guardians, colors and placement for a coherent irezumi project.
Japanese folklore
Kitsune Tattoo: Meaning, Styles and Irezumi Ideas
Explore Kitsune tattoo meanings, nine tails, fox or mask designs, colors, placement, and how to plan an irezumi project with your tattoo artist.
Noh vs. Kabuki Masks: What Is the Difference?
Noh or Kabuki? Compare omote masks, kumadori makeup, stage performance, and the Hannya's role in Japanese theater.