Japanese Tanks

Japanese Tanks
Alloy…raw, light as a feather and welded with the precision of a surgeon. Qualities of the hand made tanks that Japan produces and we yearn for. Two such tanks have been waiting in our parts room, looking for an out. Enter the underdogs, namely a 1997 Honda Tiger 200cc and a 2005 Suzuki Thunder 250cc. Overly ordinary to the eyes of many and gathering time in our storage space. After much deliberation a plan was crafted…To sacrifice the two vehicles upon our Aztec temple and reincarnate them around our Japanese fuel tanks. Both became side projects in the bengkel, lunch break time fillers and after hour brain scratchers. I wouldn't go as far as saying they are 'rat rides' but definitely have an 'bare minimum' / 'unfinished' look about them. which is where we were headed when we started out, they serve their purpose without frills or unneeded add on's.

On the edge of Harajuku, a bold new sign has risen - The Residence of Impermanence - in Harajuku, Tokyo, is back. Art, surfboards, motorcycles, apparel, café, music - a place where all kinds of enthusiasms collide. Step inside to the Deus Café - a breezy open ceiling space, serving all-day breakfast and the perfect energy for every moment. We're not ones to argue with that. Climb the spiral staircase to surfboards quietly lined against a softly lit backdrop.

Shaped exclusively for the Residence by Takuya “Tappy” Yoshikawa, Tetsuya Ogawa, and Jared Mell, each board is one of a kind. Sofas once beloved at the former Harajuku store — crafted by TRUCK Furniture and Stephen Kenn — have been reupholstered and brought to life for their next chapter. They’ll take on new character with time — just like this place. We invite you to settle in and enjoy the flow.

Same name. New form. The spirit remains, just slightly rearranged. Come in, stay awhile. Find us at 2-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku, BPR Square Jingumae 1-1F & 2F Tokyo.

In Benzin Veritas!

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