If there's one style of tattooing that's steeped in history and culture Japanese tattooing has to be in the top 3 and it's a style that works well in tattooing because of the dark backgrounds used and the way it can be used to work with the body.
Here's a few pieces I've finished up.
Ko-omote (a lovable girl) Noh mask - Noh is Japanese theatre where the actors have masks to portray their role in the play
Another noh mask, a hannya which represents a demon resulting from a jealous woman. The antithesis on the other arm, representing peace and harmony.
A Foo dog, a guardian
Another hannya noh mask
Peace Out