About this japanese (irezumi) gallery

This gallery collects 509 catalogued japanese (irezumi) tattoo photos from 320 Australian studios across 8 states. Every image is real client work photographed by the studio that made it — not stock imagery or AI renders — and each photo is classified by our team by style, subject and body placement, so the filters above reflect what was actually tattooed.

Within Australian japanese (irezumi) work, the most common subjects in our library are dragon, koi fish and floral. The placements that appear most often are the upper arm, forearm and back. Each photo links to the studio that made it, so when a piece catches your eye you can go straight to that studio's profile, portfolio and contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these real japanese (irezumi) tattoos by Australian artists?

Yes. All 509 photos in this gallery are real client work from 320 Australian tattoo studios, published by the studios themselves and catalogued by InkLocate. We don't use stock photos or AI-generated images.

How do I find the artist behind a photo?

Every photo is credited to the studio that made it. Click any photo to see the studio name, then follow through to their InkLocate profile for their full portfolio, address, opening hours and contact details.

What subjects work well as japanese (irezumi) tattoos?

In our Australian library, japanese (irezumi) tattoos most often feature dragon, koi fish and floral — browse the subject links below to see each in this style. For a full guide to the style itself, see our Japanese (Irezumi) style page.

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