These designs focus on religious words and phrases in Japanese. We have divided out Zen designs and are looking to separate out Christian designs in the near future as we can think of so many ideas for each category. Our thoughts are to include words such as Angel, Destiny, Fate, Faith, God, Salvation, Soul, Spirit, and so on. If you would like something added here, please contact us with your suggestion. These are just a few examples
Scroll down to a see all of the designs World Class Japanese Tattoo Designs In 1989, artist Eri Takase was awarded Japan's highest rank of Shihan having won multiple best of category awards in national competitions. Every design in this catalog is personally hand-lettered by Master Takase and you can see the artistry in every stroke - Each is a unique design to be found nowhere else. 
Hand-lettered Designs by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
Each design is carefully researched and we have made it easy for you to verify the translation for yourself. For every design you will find an independent dictionary reference, links to further reference materials, and, when appropriate, a link to a Wikipedia article. We want you to be as happy with the meaning of your design as you are with Master Takase's artwork. And so if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. 
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