Okami is the Japanese word for wolf. In this gallery many of the designs reference the popular and unique Nintendo video game Okami, one of the most interesting classic titles in Japanese gaming. For other collectors, Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits. The following 63 Top Japanese Wolf tattoos in this collection showcase a range of flowing Okami style tattoos along with a range of contemporary yobori (machine) tattoos and more traditional Japanese themed body art.
Traditional Japanese Wolf Tattoos
Contemporary Japanese Style Wolf Tattoos
Source: @joey_tattooer via Instagram Source: @mikeylee_tattoos via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Upper Arm Source: @blackmoon_tattooo via Instagram Source: @chelsietattoos via Instagram Source: @dah2oboi28 via Instagram Source: @eljngl via Instagram Source: @endlessexpansion via Instagram Source: @gaboyzink via Instagram Source: @jaodasrocha via Instagram Source: @lepimenttattoo via Instagram Source: @monarch46and2 via Instagram Source: @thisisalexheart via Instagram Source: @jojolabelette_tattoo via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Back Tattoo Ideas Source: @camilo_nunes via Instagram Source: @cheylabob via Instagram Source: @chislu via Instagram Source: @saori_tattoo via Instagram Source: @victatuajes via Instagram Source: @gionny_sensei via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Chest Tattoos Source: @findyoursmile via Instagram Source: @hakupsychose via Instagram Source: @ksutattoo via Instagram Source: @lucrezia_nardi_ via Instagram Source: @luishidalgoart via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Forearm Source: @horishita via Instagram Source: @badass.tattoo via Instagram Source: @danko.taetowierungen via Instagram Source: @dylontattoos via Instagram Source: @gabrielsilvatattoo via Instagram Source: @icarus.pal_ via Instagram Source: @jimicheck via Instagram Source: @madamenana.ink_ via Instagram Source: @py3rr via Instagram Source: @reinedepiquetattoo via Instagram Source: @sheila_oi via Instagram Source: @thiagotattx via Instagram Source: @twisted_nyx via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Leg Tattoos Source: @bagheera.ink_ via Instagram Source: @moonandsunartist via Instagram Source: @peterangelfox via Instagram Source: @erbichitotattoostudio via Instagram Source: @hakupsychose via Instagram Source: @jballew31 via Instagram Source: @kranberrytattoo via Instagram Source: @rafael_muniz_tattooer via Instagram Source: @sonyaredstattoos via Instagram Source: @calielys_tattoo via Instagram
- Colorful Japanese Wolf Tattoos Source: @blacktriptattoo via Instagram Source: @mihail_tatuador via Instagram Source: @pasquale_psyko via Instagram Source: @ptit_fauve via Instagram Source: @valentin_lysander via Instagram
- Black and Gray Japanese Wolf Tattoos
Okami is the Japanese word for wolf. In this gallery many of the designs reference the popular and unique Nintendo video game Okami, one of the most interesting classic titles in Japanese gaming. For other collectors, Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits. The following 63 Top Japanese Wolf tattoos in this collection showcase a range of flowing Okami style tattoos along with a range of contemporary yobori (machine) tattoos and more traditional Japanese themed body art.
Traditional Japanese Wolf Tattoos
Contemporary Japanese Style Wolf Tattoos
Source: @joey_tattooer via Instagram Source: @mikeylee_tattoos via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Upper Arm Source: @blackmoon_tattooo via Instagram Source: @chelsietattoos via Instagram Source: @dah2oboi28 via Instagram Source: @eljngl via Instagram Source: @endlessexpansion via Instagram Source: @gaboyzink via Instagram Source: @jaodasrocha via Instagram Source: @lepimenttattoo via Instagram Source: @monarch46and2 via Instagram Source: @thisisalexheart via Instagram Source: @jojolabelette_tattoo via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Back Tattoo Ideas Source: @camilo_nunes via Instagram Source: @cheylabob via Instagram Source: @chislu via Instagram Source: @saori_tattoo via Instagram Source: @victatuajes via Instagram Source: @gionny_sensei via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Chest Tattoos Source: @findyoursmile via Instagram Source: @hakupsychose via Instagram Source: @ksutattoo via Instagram Source: @lucrezia_nardi_ via Instagram Source: @luishidalgoart via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Forearm Source: @horishita via Instagram Source: @badass.tattoo via Instagram Source: @danko.taetowierungen via Instagram Source: @dylontattoos via Instagram Source: @gabrielsilvatattoo via Instagram Source: @icarus.pal_ via Instagram Source: @jimicheck via Instagram Source: @madamenana.ink_ via Instagram Source: @py3rr via Instagram Source: @reinedepiquetattoo via Instagram Source: @sheila_oi via Instagram Source: @thiagotattx via Instagram Source: @twisted_nyx via Instagram
- Japanese Wolf Leg Tattoos Source: @bagheera.ink_ via Instagram Source: @moonandsunartist via Instagram Source: @peterangelfox via Instagram Source: @erbichitotattoostudio via Instagram Source: @hakupsychose via Instagram Source: @jballew31 via Instagram Source: @kranberrytattoo via Instagram Source: @rafael_muniz_tattooer via Instagram Source: @sonyaredstattoos via Instagram Source: @calielys_tattoo via Instagram
- Colorful Japanese Wolf Tattoos Source: @blacktriptattoo via Instagram Source: @mihail_tatuador via Instagram Source: @pasquale_psyko via Instagram Source: @ptit_fauve via Instagram Source: @valentin_lysander via Instagram
- Black and Gray Japanese Wolf Tattoos
Okami is the Japanese word for wolf.
In this gallery many of the designs reference the popular and unique Nintendo video game Okami, one of the most interesting classic titles in Japanese gaming.
For other collectors, Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits.
The following 63 Top Japanese Wolf tattoos in this collection showcase a range of flowing Okami style tattoos along with a range of contemporary yobori (machine) tattoos and more traditional Japanese themed body art.
1. Traditional Japanese Wolf Tattoos
2. Contemporary Japanese Style Wolf Tattoos
Source: @joey_tattooer via Instagram
Source: @mikeylee_tattoos via Instagram
3. Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Upper Arm
Source: @blackmoon_tattooo via Instagram
Source: @chelsietattoos via Instagram
Source: @dah2oboi28 via Instagram
Source: @eljngl via Instagram
Source: @endlessexpansion via Instagram
Source: @gaboyzink via Instagram
Source: @jaodasrocha via Instagram
Source: @lepimenttattoo via Instagram
Source: @monarch46and2 via Instagram
Source: @thisisalexheart via Instagram
Source: @jojolabelette_tattoo via Instagram
4. Japanese Wolf Back Tattoo Ideas
Source: @camilo_nunes via Instagram
Source: @cheylabob via Instagram
Source: @chislu via Instagram
Source: @saori_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @victatuajes via Instagram
Source: @gionny_sensei via Instagram
5. Japanese Wolf Chest Tattoos
Source: @findyoursmile via Instagram
Source: @hakupsychose via Instagram
Source: @ksutattoo via Instagram
Source: @lucrezia_nardi_ via Instagram
Source: @luishidalgoart via Instagram
6. Japanese Wolf Tattoos for the Forearm
Source: @horishita via Instagram
Source: @badass.tattoo via Instagram
Source: @danko.taetowierungen via Instagram
Source: @dylontattoos via Instagram
Source: @gabrielsilvatattoo via Instagram
Source: @icarus.pal_ via Instagram
Source: @jimicheck via Instagram
Source: @madamenana.ink_ via Instagram
Source: @py3rr via Instagram
Source: @reinedepiquetattoo via Instagram
Source: @sheila_oi via Instagram
Source: @thiagotattx via Instagram
Source: @twisted_nyx via Instagram
7. Japanese Wolf Leg Tattoos
Source: @bagheera.ink_ via Instagram
Source: @moonandsunartist via Instagram
Source: @peterangelfox via Instagram
Source: @erbichitotattoostudio via Instagram
Source: @jballew31 via Instagram
Source: @kranberrytattoo via Instagram
Source: @rafael_muniz_tattooer via Instagram
Source: @sonyaredstattoos via Instagram
Source: @calielys_tattoo via Instagram
8. Colorful Japanese Wolf Tattoos
Source: @blacktriptattoo via Instagram
Source: @mihail_tatuador via Instagram
Source: @pasquale_psyko via Instagram
Source: @ptit_fauve via Instagram
Source: @valentin_lysander via Instagram
9. Black and Gray Japanese Wolf Tattoos
What does a Japanese wolf tattoo symbolize?
Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world. Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits. The mountains of Japan were highly associated with the wolf, believed to be the protector and guardian of the dangerous ranges where both spirits and creatures lived. The Japanese wolf is now extinct, with the last one believed to have been killed in 1905. There’s are now over two dozen shrines and temples dedicated to the wolf across Japan, while it’s a popular motif in video games, anime, and as mascots for sporting teams on the Island. For other collectors, the wolf goddess Amaterasu from the video game Okami is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Japanese wolf related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
What is an Ameratsu tattoo and what does it mean?
Many wolf tattoos reference the popular Nintendo Video Game Okami, whose pivotal main character is a wolf. The heroine of Okami, Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf (Shiranui). Amaterasu is “the Okami” tasked with restoring the vivid land of Nippon against the protagonist Yami. Amaterasu is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Okami related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
What style of Japanese wolf tattoo should I get?
Many tattoos featuring Ameratsu differ from other tattoos featuring important creatures in Japanese folklore Okami video game tattoos – especially ones featuring the wolf goddess Ameratsu – are popular due to the cool visual tattoos paying tribute to the ink wash style painting known as sumi-e. Some Japanese wolf tattoos offer the bold lined, vivid color and thick color tattoos synonymous with traditional Japanese style ink, however they wolf is also a popular motif for use in more contemporary anime and manga themed design. The new school of Japanese tattooing is commonly referred to yobori, or yo for short. While it describes the process of tattooing with a machine, it may also mean contemporary designs which look similar in linework, theme and application to Neo Traditional style American ink.
What does a Japanese wolf tattoo symbolize?
Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world. Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits. The mountains of Japan were highly associated with the wolf, believed to be the protector and guardian of the dangerous ranges where both spirits and creatures lived. The Japanese wolf is now extinct, with the last one believed to have been killed in 1905. There’s are now over two dozen shrines and temples dedicated to the wolf across Japan, while it’s a popular motif in video games, anime, and as mascots for sporting teams on the Island. For other collectors, the wolf goddess Amaterasu from the video game Okami is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Japanese wolf related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world. Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were believed to be messengers between the living and dead and were representative of Kami spirits.
The mountains of Japan were highly associated with the wolf, believed to be the protector and guardian of the dangerous ranges where both spirits and creatures lived.
The Japanese wolf is now extinct, with the last one believed to have been killed in 1905. There’s are now over two dozen shrines and temples dedicated to the wolf across Japan, while it’s a popular motif in video games, anime, and as mascots for sporting teams on the Island.
For other collectors, the wolf goddess Amaterasu from the video game Okami is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Japanese wolf related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
What is an Ameratsu tattoo and what does it mean?
Many wolf tattoos reference the popular Nintendo Video Game Okami, whose pivotal main character is a wolf. The heroine of Okami, Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf (Shiranui). Amaterasu is “the Okami” tasked with restoring the vivid land of Nippon against the protagonist Yami. Amaterasu is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Okami related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
Many wolf tattoos reference the popular Nintendo Video Game Okami, whose pivotal main character is a wolf.
The heroine of Okami, Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf (Shiranui). Amaterasu is “the Okami” tasked with restoring the vivid land of Nippon against the protagonist Yami.
Amaterasu is by far the biggest tattoo influence for Okami related ink. She’s portrayed in all manner of tattoo styles, often with red markings reflecting the celestial powers she possesses during the game.
What style of Japanese wolf tattoo should I get?
Many tattoos featuring Ameratsu differ from other tattoos featuring important creatures in Japanese folklore Okami video game tattoos – especially ones featuring the wolf goddess Ameratsu – are popular due to the cool visual tattoos paying tribute to the ink wash style painting known as sumi-e. Some Japanese wolf tattoos offer the bold lined, vivid color and thick color tattoos synonymous with traditional Japanese style ink, however they wolf is also a popular motif for use in more contemporary anime and manga themed design. The new school of Japanese tattooing is commonly referred to yobori, or yo for short. While it describes the process of tattooing with a machine, it may also mean contemporary designs which look similar in linework, theme and application to Neo Traditional style American ink.
Many tattoos featuring Ameratsu differ from other tattoos featuring important creatures in Japanese folklore
Okami video game tattoos – especially ones featuring the wolf goddess Ameratsu – are popular due to the cool visual tattoos paying tribute to the ink wash style painting known as sumi-e.
Some Japanese wolf tattoos offer the bold lined, vivid color and thick color tattoos synonymous with traditional Japanese style ink, however they wolf is also a popular motif for use in more contemporary anime and manga themed design.
The new school of Japanese tattooing is commonly referred to yobori, or yo for short. While it describes the process of tattooing with a machine, it may also mean contemporary designs which look similar in linework, theme and application to Neo Traditional style American ink.
