Kingrat Tattoo & Lava Galley

Kingrat Tattoo & Lava Galley operates in Kitakyushu, Japan, where artist Yuji Anai tattoos alongside a gallery space showcasing his own original artwork. The studio's portfolio is organized around color tattooing, black and gray work, and standalone art pieces, reflecting a practice built on technical skill, originality, and artistic sensibility. Clients can browse examples of finished tattoos and gallery pieces directly through the studio's ongoing body of work, which spans bold color pieces to detailed black and gray designs.

The studio maintains a clear set of health and safety standards, including strict hygiene protocols and infection prevention measures, and it declines to tattoo minors, clients in poor physical condition, or those with excessive sun exposure. Certain areas of the body are excluded from service at the studio's discretion. Booking a session involves an identification check and a reservation deposit, which is later applied toward the cost of the finished tattoo, and clients are encouraged to bring reference images of their desired design. After each session, staff walk clients through aftercare instructions and precautions, and inquiries are welcomed both by phone and through Instagram.