MEET THE ARTIST
The vision and hands behind Nobori Tattoo.
FOUNDER & ARTIST
Joshua
Color Illustrative • Neo-Oriental • Fine Line
With six years of experience and a deep passion for painting and tattooing, Joshua believes tattoos are personal experiences — part of a ritual where a story is carefully placed onto the skin.
Each piece is approached with intention, respect, and connection, honoring the meaning behind every design and enjoying what tattooing allows him to communicate through his art.
He feels grateful to be trusted with these moments and happy to become part of each client's story.
Color IllustrativeNeo-OrientalFine Line
Learn More About Me →TESTIMONIALS
5.0(8 reviews)
“I was slightly nervous. The experience was easy and I felt so comfortable. Cant wait to get my next tattoo! Thanks Josh. Xo”
— Kiki Berg
“Josh was a good host and great artist. If I'm in Costa Rica again, I'd definitely go back. Sus obras de arte están muy lindas y Josh fue muy profesional y atento. Muchas gracias para el tatuaje genial.”
— Veronica Thomas
“I had a great experience getting my first colored tattoo at Nobori. I'm a dive instructor and I asked him for a very difficult sea creature called Harlequin Shrimp, and he did a fantastic job. He really enjoys tattooing with color and he is not afraid of difficult projects and designs. He also sells very nice foam soaps and special moisturizers for your tattoos, he plays great music while tattooing and he has some very nice beach shorts in stock. This shop is in a very convenient location near mainstreet. Great experience overall. Thanks Joshua.”
— David Berm
“I cannot recommend Josh enough! He is an amazing tattoo artist and just generally a wonderful human. His shop is super cute and clean and he is so welcoming and kind. Definitely a great choice for a tattoo artist if you're ever in Costa Rica!!”
— Chandel Thiemann
“Joshua and his team were extremely accommodating. My girlfriend and I walked in on our last day of vacation hoping to get matching tattoos, and they were able to see us right away. The studio was clean, the customer service was outstanding, and the artistry was excellent. If you're around Playa del Coco and looking for high-quality, clean work, I highly recommend them.”
— David Garcia
“My friends and I came in as walk-ins, and Josh took the time to truly understand what we envisioned. His line work is incredible, and the shading is absolutely amazing. I'm honestly sad to leave my vacation because I won't have an artist like this back home. I'm completely obsessed with my tattoo!”
— Faith Spahr
“Enamorada del estudio y del artista. Es una persona increíble, siempre dispuesto a escuchar tus ideas y combinarlas con su propio arte. Fui con la intención de hacerme un tatuaje pequeño y terminé llevándome uno más. Gracias por todo, volvería mil y una veces.”
— Alba Martin Lacasta
“My husband and I had a phenomenal experience with Josh. You can immediately see the passion he has for his work, and it shows in both the quality of his tattoos and the way he treats his clients. We got matching tattoos, and since it was my first tattoo, I was a little nervous, but he made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. He took his time, listened carefully to what we wanted, and made the experience feel personal and meaningful instead of rushed. I couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend him. Thank you, Josh—we'll definitely be back! Pura Vida!”
— Rahwa Moon
“I was slightly nervous. The experience was easy and I felt so comfortable. Cant wait to get my next tattoo! Thanks Josh. Xo”
— Kiki Berg
“Josh was a good host and great artist. If I'm in Costa Rica again, I'd definitely go back. Sus obras de arte están muy lindas y Josh fue muy profesional y atento. Muchas gracias para el tatuaje genial.”
— Veronica Thomas
“I had a great experience getting my first colored tattoo at Nobori. I'm a dive instructor and I asked him for a very difficult sea creature called Harlequin Shrimp, and he did a fantastic job. He really enjoys tattooing with color and he is not afraid of difficult projects and designs. He also sells very nice foam soaps and special moisturizers for your tattoos, he plays great music while tattooing and he has some very nice beach shorts in stock. This shop is in a very convenient location near mainstreet. Great experience overall. Thanks Joshua.”
— David Berm
“I cannot recommend Josh enough! He is an amazing tattoo artist and just generally a wonderful human. His shop is super cute and clean and he is so welcoming and kind. Definitely a great choice for a tattoo artist if you're ever in Costa Rica!!”
— Chandel Thiemann
“Joshua and his team were extremely accommodating. My girlfriend and I walked in on our last day of vacation hoping to get matching tattoos, and they were able to see us right away. The studio was clean, the customer service was outstanding, and the artistry was excellent. If you're around Playa del Coco and looking for high-quality, clean work, I highly recommend them.”
— David Garcia
“My friends and I came in as walk-ins, and Josh took the time to truly understand what we envisioned. His line work is incredible, and the shading is absolutely amazing. I'm honestly sad to leave my vacation because I won't have an artist like this back home. I'm completely obsessed with my tattoo!”
— Faith Spahr
“Enamorada del estudio y del artista. Es una persona increíble, siempre dispuesto a escuchar tus ideas y combinarlas con su propio arte. Fui con la intención de hacerme un tatuaje pequeño y terminé llevándome uno más. Gracias por todo, volvería mil y una veces.”
— Alba Martin Lacasta
“My husband and I had a phenomenal experience with Josh. You can immediately see the passion he has for his work, and it shows in both the quality of his tattoos and the way he treats his clients. We got matching tattoos, and since it was my first tattoo, I was a little nervous, but he made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. He took his time, listened carefully to what we wanted, and made the experience feel personal and meaningful instead of rushed. I couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend him. Thank you, Josh—we'll definitely be back! Pura Vida!”
— Rahwa Moon
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