Wanderlust

This is the last leg of my trip in FUK! One last tattoo from the main man Horishow in the form of a ship named “Wanderlust”. This new ink represents my unending desire to move forward and see the world. Fukuoka will always hold a place in my heart and on my skin. I’m missing the city already, but I know I’ll be back again!

A huge thanks to everyone that made my trip unbelievably rad! Thank you Horishow, Nao, Dai, Tomi, Kosuke, Woon, Yusuke, H, and everyone else! You guys rock!

- Jasper

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Know Hope

I have always been a big fan of the time honored tradition of train writing, especially the ones from traveling hobos that marked their journey through doodles on sidecars. Check out these from Israeli street artist Know Hope.

See more via our buddies at Arrested Motion.

- Jasper

Jay Jay Burridge

If you’re into Dinosaurs and pop culture then the Jay Jay Burridge show is right up your alley. If you happen to be in L.A. then check it out at Lazarides.

Check out more via our friends at Hypebeast.

- Jasper

Chillax

Today was a day of relaxation and chilling, simply known as chillaxing. The day consisted of fresh ink from homie Dai, good food, and cool people. I could get used to the daily Fukuoka life. I’m loving this city!

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Bast

The legend known as Bast. Turns out he has a show at London’s Lazarides space. It’s guaranteed to be mind-blowing!

Check out more via Vandalog.

- Jasper

Round Two

Time for round two! This time I decided to mix things up a little with my homie Nao. He specializes in portrait style tattoos and was adamant about doing a Virgin Mary on my upper right thigh. I’m not religious in anyway, but I thought it would be really rad to have different styles on my body. Therefore, that area is now reserved for portrait style tats of influential women throughout history. What better way to start than with Maria? Next up will be women such as Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’keeffe, Marie Curie, Emily Dickenson, Mary Wollstonecraft, and others. The list goes on and they are all amazing in their own right.

- Jasper

Night Owls

Bar hopping and pub crawling through the streets of Fukuoka. Hip hop clubs, izakayas, and friends. That particular combination always guarantees a good time! Unfortunately, I don’t have much in the form of pictures, aside from a grip of group shots. So, check out the night owls in the land of FUK.

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Rocking at Home

Courtesy of an old Life magazine, check out Frank Zappa with his parents at home! So rad!

See more rockstars at home via Cakehead Loves Evil.

- Jasper

Hemi

This was my favorite car growing up and it’s still my number one dream car now. Introducing the awesome that is the Hemi Cuda.

See more archival photos and video footage via The Selvedge Yard.

- Jasper

Aloha FUK

More news on the Fukuoka front in the form of chill sessions with the Amitabha family; hanging out at Nao’s studio; sushi extravaganza; and another leg tattoo courtesy of Tomi! This time I’m rocking a little memento that will always remind me of my hometown! Aloha!

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