Happy Yokai Tattoo

Where Creativity Meets Tradition

Providers of quality tattoos for discerning clientele by beautiful Kalapaki Beach on the Island of Kaua’i

Happy Yokai Tattoo in Līhu‘e offers tattoo services for walk-ins, custom pieces, and flash. You’ll find us at Anchor Cove Shopping Center — just minutes away from Nawiliwili Harbor, Kalapaki Beach, and Lihue Airport. We’re conveniently accessible for locals, visitors, and cruise ship passengers on Kaua’i.

Choosing the right artist is a big part of the tattoo experience, so take your time exploring our portfolios. Each artist brings their own style and strengths, but we stand by the quality of every one of our artists’ work.

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The Yokai Family

BRIAN SVENIKER SHAY

RESIDENT TATTOO ARTIST & SHOP OWNER
Known for his wacky, bold, and colorful tattoos, Brian is here to make the world better, funner, and weirder, one tattoo at a time. His favorite things to tattoo are: Yokai, DnD and fantasy characters, colorful Traditional Western and Japanese designs, Anime, and custom illustrative work in Black-and-Gray.
His goal is to maintain a tattoo shop that treats every client with the respect and care they deserve, and attract or sponsor plenty of talented, dedicated, compassionate artists who share this idea with joy de vie.
If you are interested in creating a one-of-a-kind piece in a freehand style, or a bold and passionate piece in an illustrative style, he’s your artist.

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DANI DAKE

RESIDENT TATTOO ARTIST
Known for her bold, playful, and colorful approach to tattooing, Dani brings a mix of tradition and personality to every piece. Her work blends classic American Traditional roots with vibrant illustrative details, creating tattoos that feel both timeless and one-of-a-kind.
Dani’s technical versatility allows her to move fluidly between different art styles — from bold traditional designs to more simply-stated delicate fine-lines. She loves collaborating with clients to transform their ideas into meaningful works of art, creating pieces that reflect personal stories while still carrying her signature boldness and flair.

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FLASH AVAILABLE

Don’t know what to get? Check out our artists’ flash sheets. View more designs on each artist's portfolio or Instagram.

FLASH DESIGNS BY BRIAN SVENIKER SHAY

FLASH DESIGNS BY DANI DAKE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

happy yokai tattoo’s first award

Happy Yokai Tattoo has been officially recognized as the Best of 2026 Nawiliwili Award Winner in the Tattoo Shop category. This is such an honor, and we appreciate all of our family, friends, and supporters who were a part of our journey. This award wouldn’t have happened without you, our resident artists, and guest artists.

We humbly accept this award and we hope to continue producing high quality tattoos and make everyone’s experience a fun and positive one.