I have a Japanese dragon on my arm and made sure I knew as much as I could about the mythology
, tradition and history before I got it inked. In fact I've written an article about it already. I am currently researching my next tattoo, which will feature either two small Japanese birds perching on bamboo stalks or a heron lurking in the reeds. This tattoo will cover a large part of my back. I want the birds themselves to be authentic as I am also a keen birdwatcher it would simply drive me mad if I knew the birds were either not a valid Japanese species or a traditional Japanese subject.