Daitengu Rising

The Great Tengu or daitengu 大天狗だいてんぐ is a prominent figure in Japanese folklore, so this yokai is featured heavily in tattoo art by Japanese and foreigners alike. Tengu has many meanings associated with it, from being mischievous, to unlucky, to prideful and conceited. Regardless of the reason or symbolism chosen, a traditional Japanese Tengu is a classic that you can't go wrong with.