Osaka Ink Festival 2015

Our cover feature this month is all about tattoo art, and if it sparks your curiosity, why not check out the Straight-Life tattoo convention being held in the first week of April at Creative Centre Osaka, Suminoe. There will be many tattoo artists there participating over the two days, there will be stalls and merchandise for sale, and guests will also have the chance to watch martial arts and wrestling competitions.

When: Sat April 4th from 3pm; Sunday April 5th from 12pm • Where: Osaka Creative Center (former site of the Namura Shipbuilding Co.) • Access: Yotsubashi Subway Line, Kitakagaya Stn, Exit 4, 10-min walk • Admission: ~¥3,500 • facebook.com/events/1553654478238485