Japanese Arm Sleeve Tattoos

Japanese arm sleeve tattoos are among the most striking and meaningful forms of body art. Whether you're interested in a full sleeve, half sleeve, or quarter sleeve, traditional Japanese irezumi designs tell powerful stories through bold imagery and masterful composition.

With over 25 years of experience creating Japanese-influenced tattoos, I specialize in traditional designs including dragons (symbolizing wisdom and strength), koi fish (perseverance and transformation), tigers (courage and protection), phoenixes (rebirth), and other iconic imagery from Japanese tattoo tradition. Each sleeve is custom-designed to flow naturally with your arm's anatomy while honoring centuries-old symbolism and artistic techniques.

Japanese sleeve tattoos require multiple sessions and careful planning to ensure proper composition, flow, and balance. During your consultation, we'll discuss your vision, select meaningful elements, and create a design that will age beautifully for decades to come.

Dragon Sleeve

Dragon Sleeve

Koi Half Sleeve

Koi Half Sleeve

Tiger Sleeve

Tiger Sleeve

Phoenix Sleeve

Phoenix Sleeve

Wave & Lotus Sleeve

Wave & Lotus Sleeve

Hannya Sleeve

Hannya Sleeve

Cherry Blossom Sleeve

Cherry Blossom Sleeve

Oni Demon Sleeve

Oni Demon Sleeve

Samurai Sleeve

Samurai Sleeve

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