Monmon is a Japanese term for tattoo, and a monmon cat is a cat with tattoos. They were designed by Horitomo, a Japanese tattoo artist well known for his hand work (tebori) and his monmon designs. He published a book entitled Monmon Cats and has inspired other tattoo artists around the world.

Sassy looking cat with skeletons by Amber Bananafish at Bananafish Tattoo Parlour.

Monmon cats are usually done in traditional Japanese style, and usually have their own Japanese tattoos. They can also be done realistically, in black and grey, and have other tattoos such as American traditional, flowers, and skulls.

Realistic cat with rose by Ash Valentine.

Samurai cat by Simina at Old Bastards Tattoo Shop in Romania.

New school cat with geisha back piece by Heather Sinn at Tattoo Room in Simi Valley, CA.

Matching foot monmon cats by Horitomo at State of Grace tattoo in Japantown SJ, CA.

Another by Horitomo with American traditional tattoos.

Stomach cat by Horitomo with peony tattoos and a fun ball of yarn.

Full sleeve with monmon cat also by Horitomo.

More matching monmon by Horitomo with mean looking Oni!

Monmon cat doing its own tebori tattooing by Jason Rose.

Large monmon with koi fish and cherry blossoms by Jamie Negro at Be Hardcore Tattoo.

Monmon with waves by Kika Blunt.

Monmon with cloud and wind designs and cherry blossoms by Luana Cavalcoli.

Monmon drinking sake with a wicked dragon tattoo and flowers by Sarah Baldwin at Control Tattoo in FL.

Cute cat with peony flower tattoos by Sebastian Giraldo Nieto.

Blackwork monmon cat with skull inspired by Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre by Utagawa Kuniyoshi done by Steph White at Cock A Snook Tattoo Parlour in Newcastle.

Monmon cat tattoos are a must for cat lovers!