Hi かわいい + creative family!
Swinging through to ask for help! ^.^
I have an opportunity to present with fellow creatives at the Blacks in Japan conference.
I’ve been asked to be a guest presenter in hopes of growing my clientele and DC to Japan dreams and efforts.
Take time to check it out and support any way you can!
Please help me get to Japan ❤
🌸Ways to Support
Here are the three ways you can support my fall travel to meet this opportunity ~
(👇) Check out the video! (👇)

My books are now open to appointments for October – December. You can reserve your tattoo date and book at your convenience here.

… And of course, if you have questions just contact me!


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Thank you for your support! ^.^
Gambare, minna
🎨☀️🌈💗💕✨
Imani (イマーニ)
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My 1st DC to Japan Opportunity + #supportLIPS Campaign was originally published on The Kawaii + Creative Corner
Your designs and tattoos are so cute! Hope you make it to Japan you deserve it!
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Stunning work. My tattoo fund is currently in progress of growing or I would book an appointment.
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Congratulationson your invitation, this looks like such a great even and I hope you will have a fantastic time! Best wishes!
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Ahhh, this is so exciting! Goodluck lovely! xo
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Good luck with your campaign! Japan is on the top of my travel wishlist too.
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Living the dream, girl! And I totally love your go getter attitude. BTW, your tattoo arts are beyond intricate and awesome!
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That’s some seriously awesome tattoos. I really hope you make it to Japan. It would be such an awesome experience.
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This looks like a great opportunity! Good luck! I have never been to Japan. Looks like the perfect place for creatives.
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Congrats on this amazing opportunity! I love your creativity!
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Good luck. It sounds like an amzing opportunity. I hope it all works out for you.
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Oh wow, your tattoos are stunning. If you’re ever in South Africa please let know, I would love to chat but in the meantime, I’m going to have a look see at you little InkPlay shop. Best of luck with the campaign, I really hope you get to go
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Hey! Thanks bunches ❤ I actually have a customer who relocated to Lesoto and in grad school in Johannesburg. We've promised him a trip in a few years so I'll be there! In the meantime, let's definitely chat ~ Hit the contact and shoot me some mail. Let's connect ❤
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What an amazing opportunity for you! You’re work is amazing – I can’t wait to follow your journey!
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Hey thanks! I truly appreciate it. Any time you’re around please feel free to drop all the feedback + constructive criticsm you desire. I want to get better and grow this platform to help others with similar goals ❤
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This is a dope! I’ve always wanted to visit Japan. I wish you best of luck on getting to Japan!
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OMG…your tattoo art is DOPE! Good luck to you in your quest to get to Japan.
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Your swag is sooo cute!
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This sounds like such a great opportunity. Your work looks amazing!
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You know I have to support you. I want to get some tattoo work from you soon so you can make my Kawaii dreams come true. I have always wanted to go to Tokyo as a black kawaii love I support you in this quest!
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Gahhhhh Kiwi ❤ ❤ ❤ and more <3! Whenever you're ready let's do it! We can tattoo in the US or Japan. Leggo! ❤
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That is so awesome! Congratulations and best wishes!
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Thanks Kasi! I appreciate it ❤
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Congratulations and best wishes! So awesome!!!
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This look like a great event to attend! I hope you can make it and wish you a lot of success there!
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Much appreciated ❤ I'm really excited to attend.
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You’re really talented! I hope that you’re able to make it to Japan!
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Thank you immensely Samantha. Trying to trust my talent to take me places, truly. ^.^
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You have some great ideas for funding your trip! I hope you are able to visit Japan and do your collaboration opportunity.
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Thank you! I just didn’t want to say give me money, like something for nothing. No one needs that in their life ^.^ So happy you enjoy and thank you so much ❤
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I like the pink / graphic leggings – hope you’ll be able to attend this conference in Japan. Goodluck.
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Thank you for your feedback on the leggings ❤ I was definitely nervous to launch them LOLz
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Good luck with your fundraising to get to Japan from DC. I love it!
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Thanks bunches ^.^ Claiming it! ❤
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I’m rooting for you. I really hope you had a great time when you do.
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thanks so much! I will do my best … so far so good ❤
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All the best to you. Hope you manage to grab the opportunity!
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Thank you immensely Aditi. I was able to come and next weekend I’ll be with blacks AND black creatives in Japan, finally meeting some of my long distance internet homies haha
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What a cool and wonderful opportunity! I’m going to check out your store. Best of luck with this opp!
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Hi hi and thank you so much! If you have (or still planning to) check out the art shop, please feel free to contact me with feedback. Growing is all a part of this process ❤
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I already know this is going to be a fun adventure for you! I have a couple of friends who went to Japan and they absolutely LOVED it! Please keep me posted!
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lol getting from Narita Airport (in Tokyo) to Osaka while your body wants to pass out is beyond an adventure haha But no complaints! I’m blogging here most days, during my trip and you can also enjoy Japan with me on Snapchat and/ or IG (@ipukekawaii) if you’d like ~
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I hope you’d be able to go to Japan soon! You deserve it!
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Thank you so much sis ❤ I def made it. It was a push, but a positive + necessary one. Thank you ^.^
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Awesome event. I hope you will make it! This is something that I would personally like to attend as well.
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Thanks! I’m nervous but looking forward to it. And in case the surprise wasn’t spoiled, I made it to Japan! ^.^
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This looks like an amazing event to attend! I Good luck with your fundraising! I also loved that artwork on your Pink Leggings!
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Ana! Thank you so much ❤ The art is my studio, Little INKPLAY Shop's logo (a lucky cat) Hopefully there'll be more kawaii + quirky art apparel where that came from! ❤
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so awesome. I hope you have an amazing time!
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Thank you and will do! ^.^ I hope you decide to follow along here, IG or Snapchat ❤
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Wow, your tattoos and design are really kawaii! Do you have a proper crowdfunding account to get donations besides the above options? I bet there will be many people willing to support! Good luck!
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Hi Tiffany and thank you! YES my donations were linked to my studio’s Go Fund Me (until we move to Patreon). Thank you for the well wishes. Please don’t be a stranger ^.^
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