The Japanese style is of course quite the opposite ... Zulueta's style is both deeply referential towards traditional Pacific Rim tribal tattoo culture, and entirely his own.

"The tribal style conforms to the body ... adding that the only other style that comes close is Japanese traditional tattooing. He is not the first tattoo artist to be inspired by traditional ...

The fact that Japanese tattoos have received “recognition ... which is often what tattoos were back in tribal times.” The modern style of tattooing that first flourished during the Edo Period ...

a well-built Tahitian with tribal tattoos showing on his right leg and chest, stands before a disrobed Japanese man, sitting on his haunches, with a large spiral design splayed across his back.

A Los Angeles gang member’s sprawling tattoos describe his street affiliation, and may even reveal if he’s committed murder. Whether the bearer is a Maori chief in New Zealand or a Japanese ...

Saturday's competition categories include Best Japanese Tattoo ... Best Traditional Tattoo, Best Script Tattoo and Best Tribal Tattoo. Each day will also feature a competition for the best ...