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We were having a good time with our friends. There was a little conference about body modification and ancestral tattoos by Ryoichi “Keroppy” Maeda and Taku Oshima . We also enjoyed Suspensions made by various professional piercers, including Luciano and Deh , and scarifications by @xiaoaiepoch2 . It was a great night, fun, exciting and full of good people. We are already looking forward to the next event. Kabukicho, Shinjuku. -------------------------------------- Recommended Book: "WOMAN IN TATTOO by Ozuma Kaname (SIGNED!)"

We had the opportunity to enjoy live the work of the artist Moroko Gon . You can find him from June 6 to 12 at Monta Morino ’s studio in Shinjuku. A must visit if you are visiting Tokyo. Two great artists you can't miss. Moroko Gon, Japanese tattoo with more than 23 years of experience. You can find him in addition to these days in Japan in  Myobu Estudio in CDMX. All Moroko Gon tattoos are made with @onikami_tattoomachine . Enjoy Japanese Tattoo Art with Moroko Gon . Instagram: @morokogon

The Birth of Samurai Firefighters The organized system of firefighting started in 1629 during the time of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu. When fires would break out, the government would send letters called Hōjibikeshi (legal fire extinguisher) which contained official orders to activate the firefighters. However, in response to repeated fires, the government investigated measures to further strengthen this system. In 1643, the government designated several Daimyō for this task with their primary function being the protection of Edo Castle and the surrounding samurai houses. This was the creation of the Daimyō firefighting brigade or Daimyōbikeshi (Daimyo legal fire extinguisher). In 1657, the first of the Three Great Fires of the Edo Era, the Great Fire of Meiireki , erupted. In the following year, the government took the opportunity to create a firefighting organization called the Jōbikeshi (regular firefighters) and appointed four high ranking retainers and their household...

Ochiai Yoshiiku (1833-1904) and Tsukioka (Taiso) Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)both honed their skills under the tutelage of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), one of the greatest ukiyo-e artists from the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. From 1866 to ’67, the two collaborated on brutal and gory images reflecting the turmoil in society as the shogunate collapsed. During those years, the two men shared popularity as friendly rivals. However, Yoshiiku later went on to create multicolored woodblock print illustrations for the Tokyo Nichinichi Shimbun newspaper (predecessor to the Mainichi Shimbun), of which he was a cofounder. Meanwhile, Yoshitoshi continued and expanded upon the tradition of images of warriors (musha-e)that he had inherited from Kuniyoshi and developed ukiyo-e works with historical themes. Both of these artists, who were around thirty years old at the time of the Meiji Restoration, are part of the generation known as the last masters of the ukiyo-e genre. Focusing mainly on...

It's Sakura and "Hanami" days. Take a look at a long-awaited day for all Japanese. Feel the beginning of spring and enjoy the beauty of the Sakura. -------------------------------------- Our recommended Book from the Mitsume Books Catalogue: "THE SUN - Special Issue De Luxe Edition: UTAMARO"

    We were somewhere in Tokyo to attend a private session by the great artist at Shibari D.R.Toro. It was a good morning, here you can see some clips of what happened. P lease enjoy with discretion ;)   Instagram: @d.r.to -------------------------------------- Our recommended Book from the Mitsume Books Catalogue: "WOMAN IN TATTOO by Ozuma Kaname (SIGNED!)"

We were in Barcelona, visiting the tattooist artist Roger Ferrando. He performs high quality work with influences from great Japanese artists (Kuniyoshi, Kyōsai, etc.) but with a very personal touch. If you are in Barcelona or surroundings, it is a highly recommended visit. Instagram: @r._ferrando Contact: RogerTattoo.1977@gmail.com

We were with the great artist Horimitsu from Horitoshi 1st family Ikebukuro , he did a fantastic work for a partner of Mitsume Books. We thank Horimitsu for his kindness, and especially for his personal and great work on the tattoo. Highly recommended. Youtube Channel: @Ikebukuro Horimitsu Instagram: @horimitsu Blog: https://honey-tattoo.blogspot.com

We walk in the spring on the sacred mountain of Takao. Takao is the closest mountain to tokyo and a place where you can visit various temples, have a view of Mount Fuji if the day is clear, a place where Tengu and Kappa are very present. An unmissable visit if you visit Tokyo :)  

We visit the famous Zojoji temple, where there are numerous treasures of enormous wealth. We went to see live the 500 Arhats of the master Kano Kazunobu . They are shown in a small room, they show a selection and every 3 months that selection changes. We had the opportunity to see 71 to 80 of the 500 and enjoy a fantastic environment. As for example the garden of the Jizō, those Buddhist figures who protect unborn babies. "The Five Hundred Arhats by Kano Kazunobu (1816-63)"