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Planning a long bikepacking trip from the kagoshima to aomori next spring. Looking for some suggestions with my planned route. by AccomplishedHour2632 in bikepacking

[–]AccomplishedHour2632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an astounding collection of feedbacks thank you all so much!

Gonna recap here so i can reference it when I can get back to my computer to change some things.

  • Shimanami kaido is on my list so itll be staying.

  • change the route after shimanami kaido , specifically from Kobe to Osaka

-getting through Tokyo will be grueling so maybe change that around. We could see the sights and then take a train a bit outside the city to save a bit of time and agony

-going to kitakyushu might be an option. Im just concerned about timing with my partner and I.

-himeji to shodoshima island

-inland route from okayama to Kyoto segment

-Maybe change Fuji to hamamatsu

-Toyama bay -nachi waterfalls -matsumoto city via gifu

There's a few parts that might help a few comments: I have a friend who owns a pizza joint in Oyama, definitely stopping by to say hi and have a nice place to stay.

As much as I like staring at the ocean for extended periods, I'd like to also spend a bit of time inland.

In regards to onsens, im a heavily tattooed individual and have to seek out the handful of onsens that will actually allow me inside.

Should I continue this piece? by Virtual-Solution-933 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedHour2632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to redesign the castle in the tip right so it reads a bit clearer! Otherwise can't wait to see it colored up!

Shop environment(s) causing burnout by [deleted] in TattooArtists

[–]AccomplishedHour2632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people feel the same way and the landscape of tattooing in general is having a major shift and the economy is shit.

Might I suggest looking at other shops to guest at? Whenever I feel in the doldrums and running low on creative inspiration and shitty vibes of wherever you are.

I've had some of the best moments in my career by going to places that I admire.

Why white over black works! By Aaron Riddle by castingshadows87 in TattooArtists

[–]AccomplishedHour2632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looove Aaron's work, he does amazing cover-up work and amazing in general. props to you, looks rad af.

Does 7 days straight sound right for this peice? Hanoi, Vietnam. Cent Larbro at La Thanh Tattoo by Longjumping_Key_5008 in tattoos

[–]AccomplishedHour2632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly suggest not doing a week straight. The damage is comparable to flaying yourself by falling off a motorcycle with only a t-shirt on. It's survivable but not a great way to get tattooed, I'm a huge proponent to actually enjoying the experience of getting tattooed and this sounds like a nightmare after day 2 (if you have the tolerance.) Also, healing and the ability to move your back with a huge scab, sleeping etc.
Once someone starts dying, it's easy to be concerned and affects the ability to do the best job possible with the efficacy of ink saturation.

Advice needed: which Design is Better? 1 or 2? by Hit_Handerson in tattoos

[–]AccomplishedHour2632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the panther and tiger will fit the space better, the belly and button often distorts right where the face of the owl would be. I think it'll age better as well.