ANAM CARA Tattoo studio

ANAM CARA Tattoo Studio is a small, intimate tattoo space located in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, tucked into a room roughly the size of eight tatami mats. The studio describes itself as a relaxed, welcoming environment akin to a friend's room, where the focus is on helping each client bring out their own unique appeal on their one-of-a-kind body. The artist behind the studio has 18 years of experience in tattooing.

The studio uses magnetic tattoo machines, which stop at the surface of the skin, resulting in noticeably less pain during the tattooing process. This attention to comfort reflects the studio's overall approach: a calm, personal setting rather than a large commercial parlor. Prospective clients can review the consultation-to-procedure process, artist details, and a photo gallery of past work directly through the studio's own channels, and the resident artist can also be reached by phone to discuss ideas before booking. Anyone in the Mito area looking for a low-key, considerate tattoo experience will find that ethos at the heart of ANAM CARA.