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June 12th, 2020

33 Rad Sushi Tattoos

These sushi tattoos rock (and roll)

Sushi is one of the most beloved foods around the world, particularly in Japan where it originated. Sushi was first created to safely preserve fish using fermented rice and the word sushi means “sour tasting.” During Japan’s Muromachi period, vinegar was added to the rice to add to the sour taste and increase the overall longevity of the dish. Then, during the Edo period, fresh fish began being served over vinegar rice and nori—giving rise to the sushi we know and love today.

There are many different types of sushi, which depend on how the dish is prepared and its ingredients. And as globalization has increased, many in the Western world have put their own spin on sushi. For example, the use of salmon in sushi was first introduced by a Norwegian businessman in the 1980s. Western tastes also had a hand in developing the nontraditional types of sushi, including the California roll, rainbow roll, Hawaiian roll and the sushi burrito.

In honor of the global popularity of sushi, we’ve curated 30+ sensational sushi tattoos from talented artists around the world. Just like sushi, these tattoos are diverse in style and subject—there’s practically a design for everyone! Take a peek at the delicious and delightful sushi tattoos in the gallery below and let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section on social media.

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I love this sushi tattoo I did the other day!

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Finally got to do this lit sushi fish on my mate Bux! Thank you bro for trusting me. It means a lot! ❤️ I LOVE this design and I would love to do more stuff like this. So pleeease mail me if you’re interested! Done at @bloodycolorsstuttgart . . . If you’re also interested in getting tattooed by me just check my booking story and send an email to: voeksoerenson@icloud.com . . . #tattoo #fishtattoo #fish #nauticaltattoo #nautical #sushi #sushitattoo #lightbulb #lightbulbtattoo #tattooist #tattooer #tttism #black #blackwork #artesobscurae #btattooing #blxckink #darkartist #onlythedarkest #3rl #dotwork #dailydotwork #ink #stuttgart #0711 #esslingen #ludwigsburg #tattoodo #bngtattoo . . . @styng.tattoo @tttism @balmtattoogermany @theoriginalformula23 @krautz_ironz.de @mothertattoomachine

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Так виглядає ідеальне тату @woka_lutsk Ознайомитись з нашим меню можна в шапці профілю Не вагайтесь, замовляйте за номером телефону: 098 058 80 98 066 267 76 73 Луцьк, ТРЦ ПортCity (2 поверх біля ролердрому) . Безкоштовна доставка по БУДНЯХ У ВИХІДНІ ДНІ доставка безкоштовна на замовлення від 200грн Самовивіз у БУДНІ -20% Самовивіз у ВИХІДНІ ДНІ -10% . . . #sushiart #sushilutsk #sushitattoo #sushilovers #lutskgram #lutsktogo #lutskpeople #lutskgirl #lutskcity #луцьк #суші #волинь #тату #татулуцьк #wokalutsk

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Не только ведь я стала чаще заказывать еду во время самоизоляции? ⠀ Теперь даже еду привозят на целый день… А @angelinapartak поступила умнее и надёжнее. Теперь любимые роллы и суши всегда с ней ⠀ Делитесь вашими мнениями и отзывами,какая любимая еда из доставок? А также не забывайте о царском лайке и оценке этой маленькой, миленькой татуировки Sponsored @fenixtattooshop ❤️ ⠀ #sushi #sushitattoo #sakuratattoo #tattoo #japanesesakura #japanesetattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #neotrad #neotradsub #neotraditional #foodtattoo #flashtattoo #colortattoo #tattoo #japanesetattoo #dragontattoo #тату #tattooideas #татуировка #dragon #girls #irezumi #colortattoo

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Done at @alldaytattoo

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Awesome unique design done by our elite team team member sponsored artist @missrietattoo Super Kawaii Sushi Dog I would love to do more stuff like this! If you’re interested, I am making a ‘Booking List’ of new clients who’d like to book in when I’m able to open the studio again. If you’d like to join the waiting list, email me on missrietattoo@gmail.com With details of what you’re looking to have tattooed (what/where/size etc). I will require a deposit of £100 (comes off final tattoo cost). I will then contact you as soon as I have dates! Thank you for looking and I really appreciate your support ♥️ x Proudly Sponsered by @tattooeverythingsupplies x #tattooeverythingelite #tattooeverythingsupplies #tattoo #missrie #missriestattoostudio #tattoos #ink #inked #tattooed #tattooartist #art #tattooart #tattoolife #tattooist #artist #love #girlswithtattoos #tattooer #inkedup #sushitattoo #inkedgirls #tattooideas #tattooedgirls #tattoostyle #neotraditionaltattoo #tattoodesign #tatuajes #illustration #follow #tattoosnob Done using @hellotattoomed @cheyenne_tattooequipment @radiantcolorsink

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