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Work like it’s Sunday. Buna at “TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA” pursues fun.

2024.10.23

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A circle of friends connected by goo touch! The “FIST BUMP” corner of the radio program “GRAND MARQUEE” features people who live and enjoy Tokyo in a relay format.

On January 18, professional BMX racer Asuma Nakai introduced Buna, the manager of “TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA”. We asked him about the features of the studio, the activities of “TOKYO HEART,” a joint-stock company born out of “TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA,” and the charms of his hometown, Komae City.

The charm of “TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA” is the individuality of each of the seven artists

Takano (MC): Mr. Nakai, who appeared on the show yesterday, introduced you as a “stylish and interesting brother”.

Buna: I was hoping you would give me a break (haha).

Celeina (MC): But today’s outfit is also very stylish. It has both a streetwise and elegant look. Now, what kind of studio is TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA, where you are the manager?

Buna: The owner, Ren Yamada, started this studio four years ago in a small hako. Now it has moved to Harajuku and has 7 artists.

Celeina: Mr.Ren continues to promote tattooing, doesn’t he?

Buna: Yes, I have. I often have more followers and customers because of the YouTube that I did.

Celeina: I see. Do you have many international customers?

Buna: After the dawn of the Corona Disaster, many people come into the store with a “kon-kon” and ask, “Can we go now?” and many of them come in out of the blue.

Takano: Recently, more and more people are adopting tattoos as a fashion trend.

Buna: We have a lot of younger customers who come to our shop after watching YouTube. I have the impression that there are many people who get tattoos because they like fashion.

Celeina:Which parts do most people get tattoos?

Buna: I think most people get them on their upper body, such as on their arms or around their torso. But it varies greatly from person to person. There are people who have a specific place they want to put their tattoo with a meaning, and there are also people like me who enjoy having tattoos on their bodies like graffiti.

Celeina:There are many ways to enjoy it.

Takano: What are the popular motifs?

Buna: The motif depends on the genre, but since the owner is an American traditional style tattoo artist, the “praying hands” style is popular.

Takano: I have the impression that tattoo studios are on the rise these days. How are they different from other studios?

Buna: The difference is that all seven of us belong to different genres. It is a common pattern to inherit the techniques of the master who is the key to the studio, but our style is that we all learn together because the owner is self-taught. I think people like the fact that we have a wide range of designs.

Takano: Each of the seven artists has his or her own style, and the appeal is that you can look at their work and make your own choices.

Celeina:What kind of studio are you aiming for in the future?

Buna: I sometimes rent out locations around the country to do guest work, but I would like to expand my store beyond just Tokyo. Also, I think people still have a scary image of tattoos. It’s not a bad thing, but I also want it to become something more intimate, so I want to spread it while striking a balance.

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