Shimada Tattoo

2010-03-05T22:14:00.000-08:00

Koi Fish, work in progress

Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia) and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering.
Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it's becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos.

2010-02-27T00:04:00.000-08:00

2009-12-01T17:26:00.001-08:00

Snake and Peony

I`m in Japan again!

2009-10-28T07:34:00.000-07:00

I will be in Los Angeles in November 25 to December 23,if you want to tattoo contact me by E-mail shimadatattoo@mac.com

2009-08-17T01:20:00.000-07:00

I will be a Guest artist at:

the first week in September after Castallon Tattoo convention Spain and prior to the London tattoo show.

Ultimate Skin Tattoo in Leeds, England http://www.ultimateskintattoo.com/main.htm

Estare trabajando en Europa desde la primera semana de Septiembre,despues de la convencion de tatuajes de Castellon y antes de la convencion de tatuajes de Londres

estare en Ultimate Skin tattoo en a ciudad de Leeds Inglaterra.

Convenciones en las que participare Castellon 4,5y 6 de Septiembre,Lisboa 18,19 y20 de Septiembre(por confirmar) 25,26 y 27 Londres (por confirmar) 2,3 y 4 de Octubre Barcelona(confirmado)

Tattoo Convention WebePage`s

http://www.castellontattooconvention.com/

http://www.thelondontattooconvention.com/

http://barcelonatattooconvention.com

Please contact me if you would like to get tattooed

while I am in the Europe in September and October..

Algun interesado en tatuarse mientras estare en Europa

Septiembre y Octubre contactarme..

Hanya - TOSHIO SHIMADA - Fotolog

2009-08-13T06:13:00.001-07:00

Hanya - TOSHIO SHIMADA - Fotolog

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Barcelona tattoo expo

2009-08-05T12:20:00.000-07:00

12
EDITION
BARCELONA
TATTOO
EXPO

The Barcelona Tattoo Expo, is a festival of tattoo and urban art , is celebrated for three days in The Farga de L'Hospitalet, street Barcelona number 2.

In his last edition more than 9.000 persons could enjoy the art of the tattoo on the skin and also on other supports ,we inaugurate a exhibition room of 400m2., with more than 100 paintings from different tattoo artists . This make the Barcelona Tattoo Expo, a special event in the world.

The Barcelona Tattoo Expo, is characterized for being a meeting point between public proceeding from the whole world, as well as for the professionals of the tattoo and body art in general, who find in this event an incomparable frame to show his works and to share experiences.

With a format very similar to the last edition,Tattoo+Expo=Art, this year we open doors with many more surprises. We have a Mini-Ramp for the most bold skaters, music, spectacles and much more. To all the lovers of the tattoo as well as of "Custom Culture", to summon next October, the 2nd, 3 and 4 in order that you could enjoy with us this new edition.

http://barcelonatattooconvention.com/2009/

2009-05-15T01:08:00.000-07:00

sketch for the next tattoo.

Fūjin (風神 ?) is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He was present at the creation of the world and when he first let the winds out of his bag, they cleared the morning mists and filled the Gate between heaven and earth so the sun shone. He is portrayed as a terrifying dark demon, resembling a red headed black leopard humanoid wearing a leopard skin, carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders. A legend of Chinese Buddhism states that Fūjin and Raijin, the god of thunder, were both originally evil demons who opposed Buddha. They were captured in battle with Buddha's army of heaven, and have worked as gods since then

2009-03-19T21:34:00.000-07:00

Ken Ryu

2008-08-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

This dragon with sword and call of ken Ryu in buddhism, I made in the purple color and red, dragons can have different colors for tattooings in Japan.

Tattoos By nigth

2008-08-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

making tattooings in the Saturday night, we participate of some parties of the Brazilian community of Japan in this summer, this and a way to show to our work them people and to listen to good electronic music in the Saturday night!

2008-08-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

2008-08-14T07:02:00.001-07:00

Working! always making dragons for my crientes.

my favourite works for black color shading!

My Old Fotolog!

2008-08-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new blog. That's me on the right page. This is my new internet home - a place for me to share my thoughts, ideas, and random things I find online. ...

Take a look at my fotolog, ignore the art and graphics work and let me know what you think of my photography. ...

www.fotolog.com/toshioshimada

2008-08-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

2008-08-11T04:40:00.000-07:00

I maked this tattoo in 2003, this my favorite work. Dragons for me is perfect for tattooing on arms