Get to know 'Tappy' a little better

Get to know 'Tappy' a little better

A few weeks ago we were stoked to welcome back Japanese shaper and our friend from across the water, Takuya 'Tappy' Yoshikawa. He spent a few weeks working his magic in the Deus shaping bay, handcrafting boards of all shapes and sizes for the racks on the Deus Retail floor. While Tappy sculpted foam, Andre Cricket, the mastermind behind the videos that come from the Temple of Enthusiasm, spent some time with him asking him some questions and getting to know him a little better.

Here is the fruit of Andre's labour. Grab a coffee, hit fullscreen then sit back and get an insight into Tappy's life.

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数週間前、デウスファミリーの良き仲間であり シェイパーの Takuya Tappy Yoshikawa が Deus Ex Machina バリにシェイピングをしに来た。 その時の様子をサーフビデオグラファーであるアンドレクリケットが撮影をしたのがこちら。タッピーの滞在期間中、2人は共に過ごし、タッピーの人生観について話を聞き,この動画を作った。この動画を見れば彼についてもっと知る事ができるだろう

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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