This is a Kodama (spirit in Japanese folklore which inhabit trees), inked as Josh loves anime, especially Studio Ghibli, a particular favourite and feels nostalgic as he used to spend time watching them as a child. This tattoo is from Princess Mononoke where Kodama live in the forest.

Josh says the Kodama reminds him of the forest and it looks a bit like an alien, a welcoming alien, of course and these two combined together give Josh such a good feeling and always makes him smile.

Every time he looks at the tattoo these feelings of nostalgia come back, daily visual reminder of good feelings. What a great reason to have a tattoo!

Do you have a favourite cartoon character? are you a fan of anime? and when was the last time you were out in the forest?