Loved coming here. Prices excellent, Brian is a genius and incredible artist. Gave me the perfect yokai tattoo. He knew exactly what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. The vibe is solid and fun. I want more yokai! read more

Love happy Yokai and Brian! Introduced me and my husband to colored tattoos and we have never been so happy. Seen him twice already and definitely will be going back! Definitely recommend him and his crew! They are juat awesome to work with! #godzillaSleeveinthemaking read more

My first tattoo!! Brian was awesome and really put me at ease. I am super impressed with the amount of detail he was able to add to such a tiny tattoo. The best souvenir you could ask for! The vibe of the shop is pretty relaxed, especially since it's so small. read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Teeny studio with a big heart. Emma is fabulous and should be charging 2x the amount. Go get a dope souvenir!

My tattoo is amazing, Emma was amazing, I wish I lived on Kauai so I could get more ink from her. The other guy in the shop had and impressive book also! read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I was a tattoo virgin. My experience was better than expected. From online consult process, to text &ph conversation and drop in to see studio, glad i chose Yokai. Brian was efficient, cheery & genuinely interested in what i wanted. His collaboration and explanations were appreciated. He was professional but approachable. Studio was clean and gave off a a welcoming vibe. I was vacationing on Kauai for a fam reunion but was born and raised in Hawaii so this tattoo was a 360' for me. read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Day of and 7 days later. - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Great experience and loved my tattoo. Professional and kind employees. Store is clean and well kept. Wonderful time read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I get all my work done by arguably the best artist in the Bay Area if not all of California. I went to Brian last summer and he is now only the second person I'd let work on me. Quality, Value, Professionalism, Friendliness, and an impeccably clean shop. If I lived on the Island he'd be doing all my work. He has a recognizable and unique style I've never seen anywhere else. Five stars read more

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Brian was so awesome! I was a walk-in and had 2 and 1/2 hours before I had to head to the airport for my flight. When I showed him what I wanted he said "Oh I can totally do that in an hour even". He free handed the sketch on my arm and completed it in an hour. The shop was clean and Brian was great to talk to and he did have great bed side manner! Every time I look at my tattoo it makes me smile and he was able to capture such a special part of this trip to Hawaii! Thank you so much Brian!! read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Awesome tattoo shop! The owner Brian has been my tattoo artist for multiple pieces and has finally opened his own shop. He really works with you to make sure you are happy with what you get and is willing to work with you to make your dream and thoughts a reality. Friendly and comfortable artist to be around. Great bedside manner as he constantly checks on you if you're handling ok. Knowledgeable and informative about after care and has answers for almost any tattoo related question thrown at him. I was concerned about getting a tattoo with a skin condition I have and he already knew about that condition and what to expect out of it. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Brian went above and beyond anything I ever could have hoped for. It is a safe, calm and clean space. The colloquy's were amazing, I had a smile on my face the whole time. I am honored to carry his art with me for the rest of my days. Thank you once again Brian. read more

Emma came in on her day off to tattoo my friend and I before we went back to the mainland. She was so nice, helpful, and did an amazing job on our tattoos. She made my vision a reality ! Thank you Emma read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Sunset wave tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Do not go to this tattoo place not only did I make a appointment and gave Brian the specs of my tattoo weeks in advance he texts me 15 mins before our appointment and refused to perform the services I asked him to do because he felt it was inappropriate. I drove 45 mins from Kekeha to get my tattoo. I find it unprofessional to cancel 15mins and wrong to tell anyone man or woman what they should put on their body. What gives Brian the right to tell anyone what to do with their body. Every tattoo on my body mean something to me and are personal tattoist are not to have a opinion and if they give that opinion and customer still wants the tattoo It should be the end of discussion and perform the work. I would not recommend Brian and I hope this review discourages anyone from using him. Notice Brian did not dispute anything in this review and apologize for the inconvenience means he knows he is wrong and I guess if you want to be judged on the tattoo you want be prepared he will. My tatoo was not inappropriate wanting my wife of 16yrs tattooed property of my wife and her name is his opinion. Just because he would not do it doesn't make it inappropriate then he hides behind excuses saying I'm doing what is best for my client. read more

They did a great job with my tattoo and were super professional! Emma took my idea of a turtle tattoo and really brought it to life. I'm super happy with the way my tattoo turned out and if I ever go back to Kaua'i I'd absolutely get a tattoo here again! read more

Happy Yokai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

My wife and I came here as a walk in - and I have to say the work is absolutely PHENOMENAL. Bedside manner, design, style- everything was absolutely awesome. He sat down with my wife and designed hers step by step- and the result is an absolutely beautiful piece. I threw the "I want a jellyfish" and he imputed ideas and the piece became really vibrant and 1 of a kind. Overall 6/5- Brian is a phenomenal artist, and was pretty cool guy to talk to the time we spent there. Highly recommend coming here. read more

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So happy with my tattoos!!!!! I am visiting from out of town and booked an appointment with Emma on one of the last days of my trip. I have been wanting a tattoo of my great grandma's original oil painting for years and she nailed it! I am so happy with how close it looks to the original, and the shading looks incredible! I also got one of Emma's flash tattoos (the funky hibiscus). She has a whole book of her original tattoo designs that are unique and funky and make the perfect "add on" or standalone tattoo. Love both of these tattoos, they were the perfect additions to my sleeve! If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend getting a tattoo from Emma at Happy Yokai! read more

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Brian took a last minute appointment for me late in the day and this was my first tattoo. He was amazing and thorough and did an incredible job. Everyone that has seen my tattoo has commented on how well done it is. He made me feel comfortable and was just great. I highly recommend him! read more

Awesome experience for first tattoo. Big shoutout to Brian. Brian was great and made sure everything went smoothly. He has a really light hand and got the tattoo done really quickly. Overall the prices were good and the tattoo came out really clean. read more