dragon tattooThis is an incredible example of a Japanese dragon tattoo. It’s powerful blue color with highlights of yellow and orange make for a very striking design indeed. But, this is only one example of what fantastic design possibilities you have with a dragon tattoo. There are a wide variety of different tattoo possibilities with the dragon. There are the issues of location, size and design to consider. The style and look of the dragon can often determine what the person might wish to represent. For example an evil looking dragon that is bearing his large teeth and surrounded by flames and wrapping around a large sword would obviously represent power, strength and the warrior spirit. Typically Japanese dragons are not seen as the cunning and evil creature that they are represented as in Western culture. Instead in most Asian cultures Dragons do not breathe fire typically and are seen as more benevolent creatures. They are seen as very powerful and are definitely a symbol of strength and power. What meaning you ascribe to your Japanese Dragon tattoo is really up to you as stated above there are no hard and fast roles. However, with in Japanese and most Asian cultures dragons are viewed as very beneficial and a great source of power and luck.
