Meet Momotaro, the Peach Boy, a beloved figure from Japanese folklore whose story of bravery and adventure continues to inspire all tattoo enthusiasts. Dive into this enchanting tale of how a miraculous peach brought a hero into the world and set him on a quest to defeat evil and bring hope to his homeland. Get …
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year of the dragon
It’s 2024, the year of the dragon 辰 (Tatsu) 🐉. Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu! (Happy New Year!). Are you thinking about where to get your next Japanese tattoos in Berlin? Well, you can be sure that here at Good Old Times Tattoo Berlin you will find the best quality tattoos and a service worthy of our …
Custom Walk-in Tattoos
Step into the vibrant world of custom walk-in tattoos at Good Old Times Tattoo studio, where spontaneity meets artistry in the palm of your hand. Throughout the week, we offer a unique opportunity for those seeking personalized body art on the go. Our skilled artists cater to both seasoned tattoo collectors and first time enthusiasts. …
Tamatori hime, the “jewel-taking princess”
Tamatori hime is the nickname of a legendary ama – a pearl diver. She dove down to the bottom of the sea to retrieve a priceless lost jewel. There are just a few heroines in Japanese mythology. That’s why we think it’s a very special motif for a Japanese tattoo in the form of a …
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Japanese tattoos in Berlin
What better place than at Good Old Times to get yourself some Japanese tattoos in Berlin? With passion and experience we are committed to offering the highest quality Japanese tattoos in the city. The Japanese art of tattooing has its roots in the Japan of ancient times. Sit back, make yourself comfortable and get ready …
Tattoo consultation
Curious about how a typical tattoo consultation at Good Old Times Tattoo Berlin works? Read on to find out more. UNIQUE TATTOOS In a world where everything is just a copy of copies, we stand for tattoos that are unique – just like you. How would you feel if while strolling around you would see …
The Chinese Shuihu Zhuan
Ever heard of the Chinese Shuihu Zhuan? For most people, it probably sounds like the menu of their favourite Asian restaurant. However, few people know that these are Chinese Robin Hoods. They are the model for the Japanese Suikoden of the 18th century. If you’re excited about the topic, enjoy our high-quality Japanese prints in …
The peony
Mankind cultivates the peony plant since the most ancients times. Eastern Asia widely worshippes this flower, far from any comparison of its kind in Europe. The rose without thorns in ancient times Already in ancient times the human being knew the peony. In Greek mythology 2000 years ago Omero mentioned it in the Iliad. The …
Benzaiten and the seven lucky Gods
If you think of the word “happiness” surely many different thoughts will come to your mind. However, if you take a look at Japanese culture, you will quickly come across Benzaiten and the Seven lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin). In our upcoming blog post, we will explain you their meaning and origin bit by bit. We …
The Yokai world
Yokai who? Despite worldwide travel warnings by the German Foreign Office, today we want to dive together with you into the Yokai world. Yokai are mysterious Japanese folklore creatures that can shape into a variety of forms and species. They appear when the explanations of how our world functions are no longer sufficient to correspond …