Example of a full-body tattoo.

The San Francisco Asian Art Museum presents Japanese tattoo art during its October MATCHA series.

Author and tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura (artist name Horitaka, apprentice to the revered Japanese master Horiyoshi III) will give a talk about the centuries-old art of traditional Japanese tattooing.

See live demonstrations of Japanese-style tattooing by various tattoo artists using both traditional and modern techniques.

Dip into the world of Zen among ancient Japanese samurai warriors through a guided tour of the galleries, learn about Japanese altars through a talk with author John Nelson, sample Japanese teas by Ito En, and soak up the DJ’s aural offerings.

This event takes place Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m., and is free with museum admission ($5 after 5 p.m.). MATCHA happens on the first Thursday of the month, June through November.

The Asian Art Museum is located at 200 Larkin St., in San Francisco’s Civic Center. For more information, call (415) 581-3500, online at www.asianart.org.