Japanese Culture Lotus Tattoos

 

Japanese culture has always fascinated people when choosing the tattoo that they want.  There are many parts of Japanese culture that can be used, for example, Japanese flowers. One of the prettiest flowers that can be used for a tattoo design is the Lotus. Used primarily for women tattoos, they range in a variety of different shades of pink, and can be tattooed on a variety of different places.



One of the most popular spots for a woman to get tattooed is her lower back. This is also one of the most popular places to put the Japanese lotus tattoo. Being mostly rounded in shape, it can be extended with beautiful vines reaching from one side of the back to another. Another place to get this tattooed is behind the shoulder. A great place for a first tattoo, behind the shoulder is a simple, elegant place to show off a tattoo that represents such femininity.



The Japanese Lotus is symbolic to new beginnings. After dealing with a rough time in life, a woman would get this tattooed to represent that she is ready to start a new chapter, or to finally move on. In ancient times, women would get this tattooed to them after the birth of their first born child. To the Japanese communities, it stands for life in general. A beautiful way to commemorate such an event, this tradition is carried on in different parts of the world even still to this day, and will continue in the future.

Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos

Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos are both for men and women. They come in a lot of different colors, including black and white. Most tattoos are bright and vibrant with color, and need to be in order to attract the eye. However, the Koi tattoo is even more beautiful black and white than it is when it’s full of color. It has a lot of character and is pleasing to the eye.



The size is generally dependent on the location in cases like this, not so much the location depending on the size. On a man, this tattoo design can go on the arm or leg, sometimes even on the back. On a woman, she can have it tattooed to her wrist, lower back, even onto the back of her neck. It’s also been seen as a small tattoo shaped like a ring on one of her fingers.



The Japanese Koi tattoo symbolizes both good luck and fortune, as well as advancement and aspiration. It is said that the Koi fish brings great luck to those in need. Koi is Japanese for Carp, and actually originates in China. Legend tells how the mighty Koi swam up a waterfall to get to the top. The story enforces how aspiration to succeed can help you with difficult times you may face. This is primarily the reason Japan adopted this fish as their own, and now men and women from both places have this tattooed to bring them success, luck and hope.