Traditional Japanese tattoo art is a form of body art that has a long history that dates back to the 19th century. It is a unique art form that combines Japanese mythology, symbols and designs with the Japanese culture of the time. Traditional Japanese tattoos were originally done with hand-carved wooden blocks, and later with hand-tapped needles. The Japanese have a long history of using tattoos to express their cultural identity and beliefs, and even today, many Japanese people wear these traditional tattoos as symbols of their culture and heritage.