Diaspora Hajichi: Tattoo Experiences
Haisai!
The following form will ask you a few questions about your tattoo experience and the artist who performed your tattooing. Niffee Debiru for you time and contribution!

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This project seeks to amplify the practice of Hajichi amongst the Ryukyuan diaspora. It is my hope that our Hajichi can be common images amongst the community, and that we can also revitalize the ritual tattooing of Hajichi itself. By collecting our experiences, we can begin the work of amplifying not just the imagery of Hajichi, but the practice of Hajichi tattoing, and ultimately the tattoo artists, Hajitiya. The information collected here will be compiled into a digital resource for public community access.

For questions, please reach out to hajichirevival@gmail.com
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Your email address is collected for follow up information only, and to share any produced resources with you. Your contact information will never be shared.
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Email *
How would you like to be referred to? *
Your name and pronouns, IG handle, pronouns, or "Anonymous"
Would you recommend the artist who did your Hajichi to fellow Ryukyuans? *
Your artist will only be featured if you answer Yes or Maybe. If you answer No, we will make note NOT to link to their artwork on the resource files, unless they are referred by another community member who has had Hajichi by them.
What is the name of the artists who tattooed your Hajichi? *
If this artist has a connection to Shimanchu culture, Hajichi, and/or cultural tattooing practice that might make them a uniquely appropriate artist for Hajichi, please describe:
If your artist uses Instagram, please note their IG handle:
If your artist uses a website or other platform (ex. Patreon), please link it here:
Where is this artist located?
Please select any of the following 'labels' that you are confident are attributes of your tattoo artist.
You may free-enter any other descriptors that you feel are relevant to our community in the "Other" field
Which methods of tattoo does your artist use? *
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Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience getting Hajichi with this tattoo artist?
Can we share the images you posted on IG of your Hajichi tattoos? *
If we have collected enough resources/reviews from community members, these will be complied in a small website or other digital platform in addition to the existing AirTable file.
If available, please link any photos of your Hajichi you would like us to use here:
Most users have provided IG links, and we can pull the photo from there, if this is simplest for you. We also accept email submissions to hajichirevival@gmail.com
If available, please link or share the names of any resources you used in selecting your Hajichi imagery here:
These will also be compiled as resources for community members to access. You may share in whatever format is most available to you -- direct links and emailed files (to hajichirevival@gmail.com) are appreciated, but we will make use of any general descriptions as well.
About Wearing Hajichi
The following questions ask about your decision to get Hajichi, and your experience wearing them since then. They are optional, but if you would like to share your story, we are here to help spread it to fellow diaspora members!
By sharing the information below, you are providing permission for it to be shared through this resource project.
Why did you decide to get Hajichi?
How did you select your Hajichi imagery and placement?
What has your experience been having Hajichi?
For example, how have you found the experience of explaining Hajichi to people?
We are also collecting audio files of people speaking about their Hajichi. If you would like to contribute recordings, and/or be interviewed about your experience, please let us know:
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