A dragon has a very special place in Japanese mythology and is considered as deity of thunder and lightning. Some of the typical features of Japanese dragon tattoo designs include, no wings, serpent like body, paws like tiger, long whiskers, etc. Power, protection for family and longevity are some of the basic meanings of a Japanese dragon tattoo. There are many types of Japanese dragon tattoos and each of them has its own unique tattoo meaning. Sui-Rui is a Japanese dragon that controls rain and is also called king of dragons, while Fuku-Rui is a dragon for luck. Japanese dragon tattoos have always been popular tattoos for men. These tattoos are very large in size and have detailed work in them. Japanese tattoo designs for men are generally sculpted on upper arms, full back or rib cage.
