KHAN

Founder & Master Japanese Tattoo Artist in Toronto

Japanese Tattoo Artist

With over 20 years of professional experience, KHAN is the founder and lead visionary of Tattoo People. Originally from Busan, South Korea, he has earned a reputation as one of the most loved Japanese tattoo artists in Toronto, blending decades of technical mastery with a deep respect for cultural heritage.

As a premier Asian tattoo artist in Toronto, KHAN specializes in the architectural flow of Japanese sleeve tattoos and expansive Japanese back tattoos. His work is a masterclass in custom Japanese tattoos, seamlessly blending traditional Buddhist tattoo iconography with powerful cultural motifs. An award-winning artist, KHAN has participated in numerous international tattoo conventions and continues to be recognized globally for his works.

Because of this international acclaim, many clients now travel from across the globe specifically to receive a piece of his artistry. Despite his global demand, he remains dedicated to the Toronto community, constantly refining the creative environment at Tattoo People and mentoring the next generation of artists.

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A shirtless man with a large, colorful dragon tattoo covering his chest and neck, and a red Oni mask tattoo on his neck. The man is looking upward with a black background.

Colorful traditional Japanese style tattoo sleeve featuring a snake, dragons, cherry blossoms, and clouds on a person's arm.

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Colorful full sleeve tattoos featuring traditional Japanese style dragons, flowers, and faces, on four person’s arms, against a black background.

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A person with extensive colorful tattoos covering both arms, chest, and shoulders, featuring floral and mythical designs including a dragon and palette of vibrant colors.

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Colorful full sleeve tattoos of tiger faces, pink flowers, and swirling patterns on both arms.

Colorful traditional Japanese tattoo featuring a dragon on the left arm and a Hannya mask on the right arm, surrounded by flowers.

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Sketches of mythical creatures and masks, including a dragon or demon face, a hand holding a bewitching mask, a colorful demon mask with a bow, and a detailed octopus with a bow and a sword.

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Illustration of four colorful bowls of ramen with different mythological creatures as toppings, numbered 1 to 4, on a beige background.

Tattoo-style illustration of a hand with pink flowers and green leaves, with three stylized fall leaves around it, all in black and gray with intricate patterns.