‘The Japanese Tattoo’ Celebrates the Craftsmen Preserving a Misunderstood Art Form
Manami Okazaki's book, The Japanese Tattoo, delves into Japan's tattoo culture, highlighting the work of horishi masters and tattoo families. The publication combines archival images with new photography to explore the complexities of traditional and modern tattoo practices. Available for $50 USD, the book aims to provide a deeper understanding of a craft that is often misunderstood globally.
- ▪The Japanese Tattoo is authored by Tokyo-based journalist Manami Okazaki.
- ▪The book offers insights into the hidden world of traditional horishi and the visible modern tattoo scene.
- ▪It features a curated selection of new photography and historical images to illustrate traditional irezumi motifs.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 07:24:35 +0000 |
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1 of 8 Prestel Publishing 2 of 8 Prestel Publishing 3 of 8 Prestel Publishing 4 of 8 Prestel Publishing 5 of 8 Prestel Publishing 6 of 8 Prestel Publishing 7 of 8 Prestel Publishing 8 of 8 Prestel Publishing Art 10 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Manami Okazaki’s The Japanese Tattoo explores Japan’s tattoo culture The book offers rare access to horishi masters and multigenerational tattoo families with an extensive documentation of archival images and new photography Retailing at $50 USD via Penguin Random House Tokyo‑based journalist and author Manami Okazaki has released The Japanese Tattoo, a comprehensive study of Japan’s tattoo culture that bridges tradition and modernity.
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