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The following pictures are popular strong men’s ukiyo-e wood prints made in Edo period (1603-1868).

To the town-people in the period, having tattoo is something to show their courage against samurai.

They tattooed these legendary strong men with respect.

1: Rorihakucho Chujin

He is a character from one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature, “Water Margin.”

He is a master of swimming and his tattoo is a monster serpent.

The scene is when he is breaking a water gate.

2: Kaosho Rochishin

He is also a character in “Water Margin.”

This flower tattooed man has fantastic physical strength and uses 37 kg stick for combat.

3: Kanchikotsuritsu Shuki

He is also a character in “Water Margin.” He has fox or wolf on his back.

He is known as a fashionable man and unlike the other two above, he is a office worker rather than a fighter.

The pictures are dynamic and the blue colors used in them are beautiful.

Do you want to carry one on your back? (^_^)

To be continued tomorrow.

Resource: http://www.wagaraga.com/headline/10japanese-tattoo-designs

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