This is a common sight at the Taiwan Tattoo Convention, which is currently being held in Kaohsiung until tomorrow. Ami James is one of the world’s most famous tattoo artists and once hosted his own tattoo-based TV show in the US. On just the first day I saw so many good people, good artists.”Taichung-based Horikasiwa is a tattoo artist who also paints in a Japanese traditional style. Photo: Danny ChuHe mentions being impressed by “the precision” of Taiwanese tattoo artists. Japanese tattoo artist Horihina, from Osaka-based studio Good Times Ink, says “there are not as many women who work as tattoo artists in Japan despite our big scene.

Source: Taipei Times March 20, 2026 16:24 UTC