Mikan Tattoo
Tattoo Shops
Mikan Tattoo
First floor, Southampton
# Mikan Tattoo
Mikan Tattoo is a Southampton-based tattoo studio operating from a 3,400 square-foot creative space in the city centre. Established in 2025, the studio functions as a collective of resident and guest artists, each bringing distinct specialisms and artistic visions to their work.
The studio serves clients seeking bespoke, high-quality tattoos across multiple styles, from black and grey realism and micro-realism to colour work, Japanese designs, and fine line pieces. They cater to both first-time clients and those refining existing collections with artist-led collaboration.
What sets Mikan Tattoo apart is its philosophy rooted in Japanese concepts of ikigai (purpose) and kaizen (continuous improvement). Rather than a conventional walk-in studio, they operate a booking system where detailed client consultations enable artists to develop truly personalised designs. The studio actively recruits resident and guest artists, positioning itself as a creative hub for professional tattooers alongside client services.
Their current roster includes Chris Hirakawa, specialising in black and grey work and micro-realism, and Lottie Loolaz, offering colour and black and grey realism. The emphasis on collaboration, artistic growth, and considered design distinguishes them from standard high-street tattoo shops. The studio caters to clients valuing quality over convenience, prepared to invest time in creating meaningful, timeless pieces rather than rushed appointments.
Mikan Tattoo is a Southampton-based tattoo studio operating from a 3,400 square-foot creative space in the city centre. Established in 2025, the studio functions as a collective of resident and guest artists, each bringing distinct specialisms and artistic visions to their work.
The studio serves clients seeking bespoke, high-quality tattoos across multiple styles, from black and grey realism and micro-realism to colour work, Japanese designs, and fine line pieces. They cater to both first-time clients and those refining existing collections with artist-led collaboration.
What sets Mikan Tattoo apart is its philosophy rooted in Japanese concepts of ikigai (purpose) and kaizen (continuous improvement). Rather than a conventional walk-in studio, they operate a booking system where detailed client consultations enable artists to develop truly personalised designs. The studio actively recruits resident and guest artists, positioning itself as a creative hub for professional tattooers alongside client services.
Their current roster includes Chris Hirakawa, specialising in black and grey work and micro-realism, and Lottie Loolaz, offering colour and black and grey realism. The emphasis on collaboration, artistic growth, and considered design distinguishes them from standard high-street tattoo shops. The studio caters to clients valuing quality over convenience, prepared to invest time in creating meaningful, timeless pieces rather than rushed appointments.
Services offered
Black and grey realismColour realismMicro-realismJapanese tattoosFine line workCustom bespoke designsGuest artist sessionsArtist residencies