Japanese tattooing — Irezumi — is one of the richest traditions in the art form, and a style we love at Broken Art Tattoo in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. Rooted in centuries of iconography, Japanese work pairs bold subjects with flowing backgrounds of wind, water, and clouds that tie a piece together and flow with the body.
Classic motifs, made for you
Koi ascending waterfalls, dragons, phoenixes, hannya masks, tigers, snakes, chrysanthemums and peonies — each carries meaning built up over generations. We honor the traditional rules of composition and color while designing something personal to you, whether it's a single piece or the start of a larger sleeve, back, or bodysuit.
Thinking in the long term
Traditional Japanese work is often planned as a large, cohesive project. We'll map placement and flow from the start so everything reads as one unified design, then build it over sessions at a pace that's right for you and your skin.
Book a Japanese tattoo
See our artists and book directly, or call 323-661-4777, text 323-612-7886, or email info@brokenarttattoo.com. Walk-ins welcome — visit our contact page.
Explore more styles: cover-ups, fine line, black & grey, and American Traditional.