Especially the long and flexible dragon that dates back to ancient Japanese traditions is one of the most popular designs to get tattooed. Dragon tattoos are very popular, because the shape of the dragon is beautiful in many places on the body and can moved to both the arms and legs.

According to Japanese belief, the dragon brings luck. The Japanese believe in a dragon by the name of Oni, which brings special luck. A tattoo of this drawing is very well known. The Oni dragon derives from Japanese mythology. It is said that the dragon lived in the clouds and he would bring water to the Japanese rice farmers.