Do you want a tattoo that shows your belief in the supernatural? You can get an Oni mask tattoo. Oni masks are from Japanese stories. They are suitable for protection and luck. They also look cool and scary.
Oni
Oni is evil creatures in Japanese stories. They are big and ugly. They have horns, wild hair and sharp nails.
Some people in Japan are afraid of Oni. They think they can hurt them. But some people think Oni can protect them. They get Oni tattoos to show this.
Oni tattoos have angry faces, big eyes and two horns. You should pick a design that stands out. Think about what will look good on your body. Hannya Mask
Hannya Masks are also from Japanese stories. They show women who are very angry and jealous. They turn into demons because of their feelings. They have wide mouths, sharp teeth, metal eyes and horns.
Some people get Hannya Mask tattoos for good luck, protection or wisdom. They also want to remember not to be like Hannya. It is common for women who have had hard times.
Hannya is another name for Ban Ruo or “Female Demon”. She is not always bad. But she becomes terrible when she is mad or sad. Samurai
Samurai were the best warriors in Japan. They followed a code of honour called bushido. It was about being loyal and brave.
To be a samurai, you had to train hard, join a clan and follow an old saying: “Pen and sword in tandem”. It means you should be intelligent and strong.
Samurai wore kimono, a type of clothing, to keep warm. They had swords in their belts. They also wore masks that looked like devils or animals. The masks protected them and scared their enemies. The masks had many details and symbols. Some were like art. Dragon
Dragons are essential in Asian stories. They can mean different things: strength, power, bad luck.
In China, people respect dragons as guardians. They help people with problems and crops.
There is an old picture of a dragon in a book called MS Harley 3244. It is from around AD 1260.
There are also stories about dragons in Europe. These dragons look like reptiles with teeth and claws. They can breathe fire.
In Japan, people think dragons are wise and lucky.
