Tokyo Manji Tattoo (TMT) Studio was born as a collaboration between UChan and Ira. And in a strong conviction that together we can contribute to the change of cultural standards regarding tattoos in Japan.

 

Don't think twice, ...DO IT!
 

A picture is just a picture or is it?

Some draw pictures on canvas, some draw with the finger in the air or water, yet some like their life in pictures on their skin....

In the end, how you perceive the picture depends on who you are, what is your cultural background or aspects like that...

Although a picture drawn on the skin may communicate your personality, it may also give healing to the body/mind if necessary or express your esthetic values in stories and symbols....

For many warriors, shamans, etc. in the past tattoos provided a source of power.

There was also an important aspect of drawing pictures on the skin in the ancient days of the Far East, they were drawn on specific parts of the body associated with acupuncture points or meridians. Those pictures were done for medical purposes, often dealt with one's excesses or deficiencies...

There are many studies done on the subject and many benefits described.

Often astrological charts were taken into consideration when creating those Tattoos, or elemental charts ....The science of Bazi is probably most used when creating Healing Tattoos to balance the Elements of Wind, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.