D Car — July 2004

He also sometimes travels to events, so keep an eye out! If it’s a small tattoo, you can decide on a design at the event and have it done there. Even if you don’t get one, just looking at the artwork will make you happy. Megumi doesn’t recommend getting tattooed on a whim, but she’s all for finding an artist you really like. It’s wonderful to go places and make unexpected connections!

Tattoos, piercings, scars… D-Car’s body-decoration tutorial

This is one of Mr. Takayuki’s pieces—a bold, new-school dragon. It looks really cool.

Leader Megumi’s

Body, too…

D-UP!!

Vol. 9

An on-site tattoo artist at an event…

Tattoo

…the story of that visit

It’s a dragon!

This month’s story is about helping out at the EGG event held on May 8. We had a chance encounter, and Megumi got so excited that she started interviewing all sorts of people! So, let’s get into it!

My apprentice’s body is a showcase of tattoos!

Megumi’s profile: She has devoted her life to body decoration and body modification, including piercings and tattoos. A legendary tough girl known in those circles, she has written for BURST and GON! and has even been stopped by police while streaking.

I found Megumi’s favorite tattoo artist at EGG!

I went to help out at the ‘EGG D-Cup’ event recently held in Makuhari. The venue had cars—and tattoos, too! I was thrilled because the artist was one I’d admired for a long time.

He runs a studio called SLAP STICK TATTOO in Yokohama. Mr. Takayuki specializes in new-school designs, with a distinctive style. He seemed like a really nice guy when I spoke with him. He usually works by appointment at his studio…

SLAP STICK TATTOO, Yokohama

I can tattoo anything in an original design!

Mr. Takayuki

STICK TATTOO’s

Mr. Takayuki (left) and his apprentice Nolly (right). Nolly’s tattoos were done by Mr. Takayuki.

He specializes in original new-school designs. If you have a design you’d like tattooed, he says, ‘Just come talk to me first.’

Experience Report

This is the vehicle he uses for mobile tattoo appointments.

D-Car staff got tattooed on the spot! A staff member who had wanted a tattoo for ages got Mr. Takayuki to do one that day! First they discussed the design and size, then he came up with a design. Once they found time, the tattooing began!

A small tattoo at the event…

The SLAP STICK TATTOO van really stands out even at a car event. They travel in this vehicle when working at events.

…that’s what they use.

Here are some other samples…

→A piece by Mr. Takayuki, and one of Megumi’s favorites.

Mr. Takayuki’s studio

SLAP STICK TATTOO

Even a girl can get something this cute…

I’m thrilled that a girl can get something this cute!

It was his first tattoo in public, so the staff member looked nervous, but once it began, Mr. S had a relaxed expression…

←Another of Mr. Takayuki’s pieces! This style is lovely, too, don’t you think?

(Laughs) Lovely!

…even while he was working!

Address: 4-20-21 Yoshino-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama Hours: 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. TEL/FAX: 045-241-2667 Mobile: 090-1124-5672

Event appearances

He makes regular guest appearances at the ‘Beatnik Barflies’ event held every Friday at Gas Panic in Jack Mall, Yokohama. It runs from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., so stop by if you’re interested!

TATTOO

→It’s a shame we can’t show you the colors—they’re so beautiful! The design is a favorite, too…

A tattoo artist with a studio in Yokohama…

Here’s the finished tattoo! It took about an hour and apparently didn’t hurt much. GET looks very pleased with it!

Mr. Takayuki and his apprentice Nolly. Their careful explanations and work impressed me. Tattoos are not available to anyone under 18. (Thanks for your help! —Megumi)

That sounds great!

…that was what I found! —Megumi

D Car — July 2004

About this issue

Page 153 — English draft translation