Japanese tattooing — irezumi — is the most complete tattoo tradition in the world: every motif carries meaning, and every gap is filled with flowing gakubori background so the whole body reads as one composition. It is the style most suited to large-scale work, from a single sleeve to a full soushinbori bodysuit.
Designing a neck
The neck is a high-impact, high-visibility placement that wraps a small, curved area. Designs usually follow the throat and sides and connect naturally to chest or shoulder work.
Pain
Very sensitive — thin skin over the throat and spine makes the neck one of the sharper placements.
Scope
Usually short sessions; often added to connect larger pieces.
