INSPIRED BY IKIGAI
EST. SINCE 2025

Meet our resident artists

MIKAN TATTOO is a collective of passionate tattooers working from a 3,400 sqft creative space in the heart of Southampton, UK. Each artist brings their own unique style, energy, and vision, all under one roof.

Resident

Chris Hirakawa

Black & Grey · Micro-Realism

Resident

Lottie Loolaz

Colour Realism · Black & Grey

Want to be a resident?

Please enquire below.

ENQUIRE NOW

Want to be a guest artist?

Please enquire below.

ENQUIRE NOW

OUR ARTISTS

More than just a tattoo studio

At MIKAN TATTOO, we’ve created a space where both clients and artists feel at home. Inspired by IKIGAI (purpose) and KAIZEN (constant improvement), everything here is built to evolve, grow, and push creative limits.

Whether you’re here for your first tattoo or refining your craft as an artist, our studio is all about high-quality work, collaboration, and bespoke designs that truly reflect you.

Booking Form

This form helps us streamline bookings while giving your artist everything they need to craft something bespoke and personal to you. The more detail you share, the better we can collaborate to create a timeless and considered piece that truly fits you.

Select Your Artist*

Selected Artist *

Select an Artist*

What style of tattoo are you interested in?

Please briefly describe the style.

Your Details *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email address * Phone number * Instagram username

Only required if you’ve contacted your artist on Instagram.

Where are you travelling from?

Have you been tattooed by Chris before?

Have you been tattooed by Lottie before?

Have you been tattooed by Maiza before?

Placement Details *

Is this a cover-up? *

Make sure the existing tattoo is visible in your placement photos.

Tattoo placement area * Upload placement photos * How to take a placement photo?

Design Idea *

Your idea * 2000 Upload reference images *

Include any images you’d like your artist to refer to.

Additional Info *

Let us know about any allergies, conditions, or medication that could affect the session.

When are you hoping to get tattooed? *

Preferred days of the week: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

Any specific dates or notes:

View Booking Fee Policy

A non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your appointment. Please don’t send payment until Chris has confirmed your design and sent over booking instructions directly.

The booking fee is £200 per session and will be deducted from your total on the day. Sessions begin at 11:00 AM. If you need to reschedule, please give at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellations within 48 hours or missed appointments will result in your booking fee being lost, and a new fee will be required to rebook.

One free touch-up (Fridays only) is offered within 3 months depending on how the tattoo healed. If a second pass is needed due to poor aftercare, an additional session will be charged at £200.

Chris Hirakawa (Kiyoharu Tattooer):
Email: kiyoharu_tattooer@hotmail.com
Instagram: @kiyoharu_tattooer

View Booking Fee Policy

A non-refundable booking fee is required to confirm your appointment. Please don’t send payment until Maiza has reviewed your design idea and sent you a personalised PDF with the quote, date options, and payment details.

The booking fee will be deducted from your total session cost. Reschedules are allowed with at least 48 hours’ notice. If you cancel within 48 hours or don’t attend, the booking fee will be forfeited and a new fee will be required to rebook.

Maiza:
Each project is custom-quoted based on the size, style, and placement. You’ll receive a PDF outlining everything before anything is confirmed.

Email: contact@withmaiza.com
Instagram: @withmaiza

View Booking Fee Policy

A non-refundable booking fee is required to confirm your session. Please don’t send payment until Lottie has approved your idea and sent over the booking instructions.

The booking fee will be deducted from your final total. If you need to reschedule, please give at least 48 hours’ notice. If you cancel within 48 hours or miss your appointment, the booking fee will be forfeited and a new fee will be required to book again.

For most pieces, Lottie will provide your quote and date options after reviewing your idea. Smaller tattoos or flash may be paid in full up front if preferred.

Lottie:
Email: info@loolaz.com
Instagram: @loolaz

Terms & Conditions *

★★★★★
Jason L. — “From start to finish, Chris was so easy to work with and the result was beyond what I’d hoped for.”

★★★★★
Rachel M. — “I cried when I saw the final result, Lottie captured everything I asked for and more. Absolute legend.”

★★★★★
Leo Y. — “My first time getting tattooed by Kuki and I’m honestly speechless. Every line was perfect.”

★★★★★
Mia H. — “Chris works sooo quickly and put so much details its crazy! his realism is next level!! !”

★★★★★
Sarah C. — “Lottie designed a floral sleeve for me and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. 10/10.”

★★★★★
Tom D. — “I always wanted a traditional Japanese piece and Kuki brought it to life. Seriously talented guy.”

★★★★★
Josh W. — “Chris gave me a portrait piece and the detail is unreal. Looks like a photo on my arm.”

★★★★★
Ellie G. — “My second session with Lottie and somehow it’s even better than the first. She’s magic!”

★★★★★
Becky T. — “The artists were all lovely and welcoming and Chris did such a beautiful job on my dog portrait :)”.

★★★★★
Matt P. — “Can’t rate Mikan Tattoo highly enough. Lottie smashed it with my sleeve. Worth the trip down to Southampton!”

★★★★★
Kate H. — “I didn’t even know what I wanted but Chris helped me out and the results speak for themsleves!.”

Not sure what you’re after?

Swipe through each artist’s style below.

サンプルテキスト

WANT SOMETHING COOL?

Just exploring ideas?

抽象的なリアリズム

ABSTRACT REALISM?

Looking for bold abstract ideas?

カラーアニマルリアリズム

COLOUR ANIMAL REALISM?

Love vibrant wildlife pieces?

動物のリアリズム

BLACK & GREY ANIMAL?

Into powerful black and grey wildlife?

ペットの肖像画

PET PORTRAITS?

Want your furry friend tattooed?

日本のリアリズムタトゥー

JAPANESE REALISM?

After some modernised Japanese artwork?

カラーフォトリアリズム

COLOUR REALISM?

Looking for something bold and lifelike?

今すぐ予約

READY TO BOOK?

See what inspires you

Explore our featured styles above, each slide links directly to an artist that specialises in that style.

INSPIRED BY IKIGAIEST. SINCE 2025

Meet our resident artists

Chris Hirakawa

Lottie Loolaz

Want to be a resident?

Want to be a guest artist?

More than just a tattoo studio

Booking Form

Select Your Artist*

Your Details *

Placement Details *

Design Idea *

Additional Info *

Terms & Conditions *

Not sure what you’re after?

WANT SOMETHING COOL?

ABSTRACT REALISM?

COLOUR ANIMAL REALISM?

BLACK & GREY ANIMAL?

PET PORTRAITS?

JAPANESE REALISM?

COLOUR REALISM?

READY TO BOOK?

INSPIRED BY IKIGAI
EST. SINCE 2025